Em Wall Wins 2nd Place in 2025 Lenscratch Student Prize
Em Wall has been awarded 2nd Place in the 2025 Lenscratch Student Prize for the project titled 'Consider the Lilies', as announced by Lenscratch. Wall, who earned an MFA from Yale University in 2026, will receive a cash prize of $1000, a feature on Lenscratch, a mini exhibition at the Curated Fridge, along with a Lenscratch T-shirt and tote. Their artistic work delves into themes of identity and domestic life, often involving their children in the process. Growing up in a large Mormon family in Michigan, Wall utilizes photography to investigate personal relationships and confront religious patriarchy. They previously obtained a BFA from Brigham Young University in 2020, reflecting on their queer identity shaped by a strict religious background.
Key facts
- Em Wall won 2nd Place in the 2025 Lenscratch Student Prize.
- Wall's winning project is titled 'Consider the Lilies'.
- Wall received an MFA from Yale University in 2026.
- The prize includes a $1000 cash award, a feature on Lenscratch, a mini exhibition on the Curated Fridge, and a Lenscratch T-shirt and tote.
- Wall was born and raised in Michigan in a large Mormon family.
- Wall received a BFA from Brigham Young University in 2020.
- Wall's work examines identity, domesticity, and Mormon culture, often collaborating with their children.
- Wall's statement mentions a road trip to church historical landmarks and familial places, and their oldest son asking to be baptized.
Entities
Artists
- Em Wall
Institutions
- Lenscratch
- Yale University
- Brigham Young University
- Curated Fridge
Locations
- Michigan
- United States