Artist Biography

C. Elise Piitz’s (née Mullen) practice is capturing the arrangement of manmade objects and nature in the right light. She is inspired by the movement of light and shadow. Her fascination with light is due to the fact that she was diagnosed with tumid lupus, a photosensitive skin disorder.  She can’t enjoy the suns rays but she loves the art it creates.

Elise received her Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Alberta College of Art and Design (ACAD).  Her time at ACAD allowed her to explore different mediums like jewellery, ceramic, and find her calling of printmaking and painting. The urban theme started in her first year of being at ACAD making art from past photographs she took while in New York City. Her personality and vision are seen in her paint strokes. She tends to paint quickly because her first instincts are the purest.