Jillian Elliott (b. 1990) is a queer, AuDHD figurative painter. She explores the intersection of pleasure and pain in life with saturated colors. Using her own photos and victorian erotica as references, she focuses on femme identities- the joy and sorrow of how we move within societal expectations. She uses bold blocking and bright colors to create rather abstracted pieces that celebrate bodies in palettes heavily influenced by a floral career, fashion degree, and pop art. Originally from the great lakes region, she has spent her time hopping back and forth from Brooklyn and abroad since 2012 continually seeking new colors and light to fall in love with. Now settled in Brooklyn, she has exhibited in New York, Chicago, San Diego, Grand Rapids, and Indianapolis.
Supporting the local makers economy is very important to her so most reproductions of original work are produced with other small business partners on the highest quality archival materials.