Meet The Artist

Artist Statement

From an early age, I've always been an avid daydreamer imagining I was somewhere other than where I was. An intriguing phrase or a simplistic word in a book unlocked a gateway that ignited my imagination. I would zone out becoming immersed in an imaginary world observing a unraveling  scene similar to watching the magic school bus. A fun aspect acquired by my grandfather became a defense mechanism, triggered by difficult experiences in school. Everything I experienced as a child formed the artist became. I wanted to create a series based on daydreaming and pushing the boundaries of what people think should be. “ The Nostalgic daydream” series emulates a daydream sparked by reading. Combining various elements simulates transitioning from reality into the daydream state. Using 2d elements (acrylic, ink, glitter) and 3d elements (reclaimed wood and vintage magazines) imitates aspects people experience when experiencing a daydream. Aspects of reality remain while imagining a other realities within the daydream state. The 3D books represent reality while the 2D aspects of the artwork represent the mind’s eye. The narrative starts with opening 3D book with overflowing pages. Followed by 9 embellished paintings featuring abstracted book structures, until the story’s end signified by a closed book sculpture . Combining  elements of painting, drawing, and sculpture aspects allows the viewer to become immersing into the book realm of the story. With this collection I want viewers to experience wonder inside the artist mind.

Artist CV

Education
2021    BFA        Fine Art        Academy of Art University

Professional Experience
Est. 2024 Canvas Confessions podcast contributor Est. 2023  Tenacious artists collective- Director
Est. 2022   Youtube Channel

Community Projects 2025 City of Houston Mini Murals
Solo Exhibitions
2023 West Elm Houston Space to Earth Exhibition 2022   West Elm Houston 
2017    Nexus Presents Controversial Conventions, Sweet Inspirations, San Francisco, CA

Awards

2024 Honorable mention Teravarna 7th Color Juried Exhibition Virtual 2023 Art Prize Art Fair seed Grant winner Grand Rapids, MI

2016 Artslant 8th annual, Showcase Winner
2015 Artslant 5th annual, Showcase Winner 2015 Kolaj Magazine Cut Paste Repeat, Contest Winner
2010 Photographers forum Best of college photography honorable mention book ed.

Group Exhibitions

2024 Artprize Art Fair, Grand Rapids, MI 2024 T.E.Nacious Artist Elements of contrast Houston, TX 2024 Teravarna 7th Color Juried Exhibition, Virtual

2023 Artprize Art Fair, Grand Rapids, MI 2023 Multi-Zen-Sory, The Alta Arts, Houston, Tx 2023 Archway Gallery 15th juried exhibition , Houston, Tx 2023 Rainbow! (Online) Cultural Center of cape cod, South Yarmouth Ma 2023 True Beauty Online Exhibition 2023 Volume 20 All Art Works, Grand Rapids, MI

2022    Earth day model Festival
2022    Ephemeral, Capital Culture House Gallery, Virtual 
2022    12x12 Project, Smythe-Mckee, Virtal 
2022     Pop Up Shop, I Heart indie Markers, Houston, Tx 
2022     Urban Art, The W.O.W Museum, Houston, TX 

2021    Rotating Art Show, All Art Works, Grand Haven, MI 
2021    Group Show, W.O.W Museum, Houston, Tx 

​2020    Group Show, Conception Art Show, Virtual
2020    Catalogue collection, cocoa Collective Xchange, Virtual
2020    Catalogue collection, PxP contemporary, Virtual
2020    Rotating Art Show, All Art Works, Grand Haven, MI
2020    Creative Distancing, Art museum of South Texas, Virtual
2020    Juried Exhibition ,Artspace 111, Sebastopol, CA
2020    Rotating Art Show, All Art Works, Grand Haven, MI
2020    Qua.Art.Tine, 4 the culture studio, Dallas , TX
2020    Favorite Things ,Sebastopol center for the arts Sebastopol, CA
2020    Mashed 4, Hardy and Nance Studios, Houston, TX

2016    Marvelous, Sebastopol Center for the Arts, Sebastopol, CA
2016    Dada Centennial Day of the Dead, International Collage Museum , Santa Fe, NM
2016    Love Travels Campaign, Marriott, Virtual

2015    Artist Collaborative Artist, 356 Days, Virtual
2015    5th annual Showcase, Artslant Virtual
2015    Whimsical Wonderland, Artescape, Sonoma, CA
2015    Portraiture Pictures in Photography  , Black Box Gallery, Portland, OR
2015    Unconventional Means, Las Laguna Gallery, Laguna beach, CA
2015    Collage , The Glass Door Montreal, QC
2015    The art of collage and assemblage Exhibition, Arts Benicia-Fragments, Benicia, CA
2015    Sexism, Women’s Cause for art, CA
2015    Strip- Caricatures, Satires and The Funnies, The Studio Door Strip, San Diego, CA
2015    Once Upon a Time Exhibition, The Studio Door, San Diego, CA

2012    Material Culture, 111 Minna Gallery, San Francisco, CA
2012    New Generations Matter , De Young Museum , San Francisco, CA
2012    Collaborative group exhibition, The Habit Hole , San Francisco, CA

​2009    Contents under pressure, Contemporary art museum, Houston , TX

Bibliography

2024 The Visionary Art Collective Interview, Brittany C. Ellis Daydreamer 2024 Papercity Candy, comets, & Caulking ”Elements of contrast” 2024 Jaamzin Creative Magazine Issue 3 Vol 7 Page #10 2024 Canvas Rebel Interview 2024
2023 Bold Journey Interview 2023 2023 Artistcloseup - Contemporary Art Magazine #9 Page #92 2023 All She Makes Magazine Issue 7 2023 Artistonish Magazine Issue #34 May 2023 Page # 57 2023 Papercity Please Do Touch 2021    Create Magazine blog, Memories, Childhood and Home The Rainbow Series by Brittany Ellis
2020   Ecological Citizen Vol 3 No 2, 2020, page #124, #125, #126
2017     Photographers forum best of photography book edition
2016     International contemporary artists vol XI page #86
2011     Photographers forum best of college photography book page #181
2011     Teen ink Magazine 2011 June issue page #10
2010     Photographers forum best of college photography honorable mention page #79
2010     Photographers forum best of college photography finalist  edition page #36
2010     Teen Ink Magazine 2010 December issue  page #12
2009    Houston Chronicle  Artist to watch  page #1