Em Kettner (b. 1988, Philadelphia) is an artist and writer based in Richmond, California, known for her intricately crafted ceramic and mixed-media works that blend humor, narrative, and social critique. Her art resembles a series of short stories, told through porcelain tiles set into sculpted wooden frames, often resembling comic strips. With a sharp eye for the absurd, Kettner uses caricature and irony to explore themes of vulnerability, transformation, and the human condition. Drawing inspiration from mythology, literature, and everyday life, her works are both playful and profound, inviting viewers into miniature worlds where humor masks deeper psychological truths.