ARTISTS

Julia Barbee
Brian Borlaug
Chris Bratton
Nancy Chiu
Jordan Christian
Todd Ciborowski
Nancy Curran
Catherine Davis
Harry Diaz
Eamonn Fox
Aaron Giesel
Lana Lingan
Annelie McKenzie
Claudia Morales McCain
Alyce Haliday McQueen
Yevgeniya Mikhailik
Elise Preiss
Emily Quest
Jenn Reifsneider
Justin Schaefer
Nicole Sloan
Allison Stewart
Lisa Talbot
Camilla Taylor
Lydia Tjioe
Matt Winkler
Joel Woodard

ELISE PRIESS

ARTIST STATEMENT

I am an avid sailor and can’t help but see a number of similarities between my art practice and sailing. I always approach my work just like I would the ocean, with a great deal of preparation, as well as humility. Once on the water or immersed in the making of my work, I let my intuition guide me, and lead me to the discovery of a path I did not know could come to life in my work. I deem that one cannot control everything, and shamelessly confess that sometimes I just let the material speak. In this way I hope to demonstrate, and share, my strong belief in the power of emotions.
An incurable optimist, I reinvent my quotidian environment, populating it with serene or playful imaginary creatures, while always honoring my love and respect for materials.

www.elisepreiss.com