Elsa Murray is a 20-year-old trans non-binary artist based in Duluth, Minnesota. Since childhood, Elsa has been immersed in the world of art, having learned to paint from their grandmother, whose inuence remains a profound source of inspiration. After her passing, Elsa rekindled their passion for painting as a means of coping with grief and exploring their identity.
Elsa's work serves as a powerful form of activism, rooted in themes of queerness, love, gender, and the search for belonging. Through acrylic paint on canvas, they create vibrant, emotive pieces that reect their experiences with mental illness, loss, and the complexities of family and history. In addition to painting, Elsa also delves into music and poetry, allowing for multifaceted expression of their inner world.
Balancing a full-time college education with their artistic practice, Elsa navigates the challenges of young adulthood while processing their identity and caring for their inner child. Their work invites viewers to engage with the nuances of identity, time, and place, ultimately advocating for liberation and self-expression.
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