Elria Ellis is a multidisciplined artist. She lost her heart in oils, which is her preferred medium for the whimsical portraits of people as well as pets in which she excells. Having a background in fashion and interiors, she also loves to apply her expert knowledge of fabrics to painting interiors scenes, often with draped fabric somewhere in the composition. Elria is South African born but is currently living in Belgium with her husband, two children and a menagerie of pets.
I am an artist in my heart, soul and in every cell of my body. I have a passion for making things surrounding me more beautiful than when I first encountered them. I love finding the beauty in a battered object and loving it just the way it is, or partly restoring it. The beauty of these pieces lies in the imperfection, in the story it reflects... This faded look is often reflected in my work: my paintings, as well as my clothing designs. I love finding inspiration in the past. My favourite painters include John Singer Sargent and Cecilia Beaux. I like to refer to my clothing designs as "fabric art", since the focus is often on detail. It's not fashion, but wearable garments of timeless elegance, enhanced by detailed hand finishing. Each design is a one off. My style is instantly recognizable, but no design is ever repeated. I you are interested to see what I'm up to in the textile department, please visit www.elriaellismode.blogspot.com. For more info, a chat or to commission a painting or garment, please e-mail me: hanselria@skynet.be
A group of wedding attendants waiting for the big event; some with anticipation, others with trepidation and a michievous one or two who couldn't care less... Oil on paper, mounted on board. 94,5 X 73 cm
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