Elise Mendelle
Trust
Acrylic on canvas
61 x 76 cm
2022
Assured
Acrylic on canvas
61 x 76 cm
2022
STATEMENT
As a figurative artist focused on the female form, my work is centered on the exploration and celebration of women through a contemporary lens. I am particularly drawn to confident figures that convey emotion in subtle ways, and my art is an attempt to capture and express this through a pared-back style and minimalist technique. I strive to create pieces that are both aesthetically pleasing and emotionally evocative through the elements of line, shape, and colour; often keeping some details back so that the viewer needs to insert themselves into the narrative and discover the meaning of the scene according to their own memories and experience.
My work often challenges traditional beauty standards and encourages viewers to consider the complexity and individuality of women in today’s society, attempting to reimagine the female gaze in new and exciting ways. Through my art, I hope to not only create striking pieces, but also to inspire others to embrace their own unique beauty and strength through the beauty and purity of the female form.
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