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Elissa Davis

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Elissa Davis is a visual artist focusing on figurative paintings infused with messages. Elissa is currently producing a series of mixed media paintings titled, The Open Minds & Hearts Tour. This series explores the social challenges women face in modern day American culture. Elissa is especially focused on the solutions women can bring forth in today's ever-changing social landscape in regard to equality and their quality of life in America. Elissa works full time as an artist and in October 2024, Elissa hosted a solo exhibition with Blue Streak Gallery in Wilmington, Delaware. Elissa received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Delaware for Figure Painting. In 2024, Elissa was awarded the Opportunity Grant for portraiture from the Delaware Division of the Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. 

My 2025 series, The Open Minds & Hearts Tour represents my perspective and beliefs regarding modern day American culture for women. As a lifelong American citizen, I am able to share my perspectives regarding challenges women face such as our identity, perceived value, functionality, expectations, psychology, social and friendship connections, financial opportunities, healthcare, and political representation. Elissa's inspiration for the subjects in the paintings includes women living in a multi-cultural population and their interpretations, responses and adaptations towards challenges.





Artist Information

Disciplines
Painting, Murals, Installation, Experimental/New
Services
Social Functions, Public Art, Lectures / Public Speaking, Exhibits, Commissioned Work
Audiences
Older Adult
Venues
Schools, Community Sites
Regional Availability
Northern Delaware
Contact
WILMINGTON DE 19805
email

Media

Elissa Davis Studio
DEI Saves Lives
History is not Her-Story
My Identity is Not Up For Debate
Weight of the World
Who, What, Where, When, Why, How
DelawareScene