Originally from France, Edwige Massart trained as a Decorative Artist in Belgium, then moved to Miami Beach and founded Chrysalis Decorative Painting. She designed and executed one-of-a-kind custom interior faux finishes and murals for a range of hi-profile clients. After moving to Chicago, she turned her interest towards art therapy, and now works with the developmentally disabled as an Art Facilitator while expanding her skills as an artist and photographer.

Born in the Midwest, Xavier Wynn studied Graphic Design at the University of Notre Dame. He is an illustrator, graphic designer, creative director, and user-experience expert. He also works as an artist while honing his skills as an assistant pencil sharpener.

They have been together for over two decades. They began creating artwork together in 2012 to combine interests and skills, and to make something together.

Their creativity and passion have taken on an identity—EMXW—a joint exploration of art and life reflected through shared experiences.