About
Eliana creates drawings and paintings based on themes of botanical research, distortion, and an imperfect mix of organic and non-organic figures. Surrounded by the serene natural aspects of Wisconsin landscapes accompanied by the busyness of the city of Milwaukee, she has prioritized experimenting with such themes to describe the relationships between both. Additionally, she has aimed to highlight indigenous plants in Wisconsin in her ongoing series “I Think of Plants all the Time”. Her mediums range from charcoal to oil paint with the goal of creating intense value and bold colors. Recently completing a Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Eliana has participated in many group exhibitions across the United States. These exhibitions include GROTA Visions in Tucson, Arizona, ‘Small Works//Big Impressions’ in Chicago, Illinois, and many more in her hometown of Milwaukee.
Educating
Alongside Eliana's personal art journey, she has prioritized the importance of education and aims to contribute in multiple ways. On top of working with Artists Working in Education (AWE) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin as an assistant artist, she is simultaneously increasing access to natural spaces by hosting a number of workshops incorporating nature and creativity. These workshops are established by collaborating with local organizations and venues with the goal of making sure that everyone in the community can be involved.
