I Won’t Bite

You can probably tell that this artwork is inspired by the women of the Silent Silver Screen. This is one reason why I decided to use a limited palette as I wanted it to reflect the movies of the time. This work hangs like an old vintage poster.

With the women in these old movies it was all about the eyes and their facial expressions. You can see her taste for freedom and adventure in her eyes.

As my background in partly in Textiles, therefore I have made this piece as a wall hanging which means that it will come to you rolled in a tube with the poles included. (This makes the actual dimension 100cm wide, you could always decided to have it stretched onto a canvas if you prefer that look.)  

I have shown a photo of two other wall hangings in my studio so that you can get a feel for the size of the works.

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A visual story teller at heart, Elise creates art about women and place. Drawing inspiration from history and her surroundings the work explores nostalgia, identity and our connection to the land. Her portraits often give a voice to women whose stories were never told, revealing inner strength, beauty and quiet resilience.

A graduate from The University of Melbourne and a finalist in several art prizes, Elise blends traditional techniques with a contemporary sensibility. As she explains,
“I often like to incorporate sewing, stitching, lace and lettering in my work. Women have always helped shape the world - not always through grand gestures, but often through quiet and unseen work.”

Dividing her time between her city studio and country workspace built from repurposed materials on the site of an old cowshed, Elise’s practice is grounded in reflection, renewal and the stories that connect us all.