.R.I.S.
18in x 24in unframed mixed media original
Artist: Elle Pease
This self-portrait is a raw reflection of my experience living with Radiologically Isolated Syndrome (RIS), capturing the unseen weight of its symptoms. It conveys a world filtered through fatigue and brain fog. I depict myself in black and grey scrubs, to symbolize both the clinical nature of my condition and the confinement it imposes. The fabric drapes heavily, resembling a prisoner’s uniform, reinforcing the feeling of being trapped within an uncooperative body. The piece embodies the struggle of pushing forward despite the fog. The eyes hold a quiet resilience—proof that, there is a determination to keep creating.
Artist Statement: My artwork explores the relationship between the universalities of mental illness & projected realities. With influences as diverse as Joan Miro to Vincent Van Gogh, new inspirations are distilled from both complex and simple discussion.
Ever since I was little, I had this fascination with the creativity of the human condition; it seems to be so heavily influenced by the state of our mentality. What starts out as contemplation soon becomes corrupted, leaving only a sense of chaos & the chance of a new order.
As sporadic art forms become reconfigured through whimsical practices, the viewers are left with a tribute to the possibilities of their own reality and future.
18in x 24in unframed mixed media original
Artist: Elle Pease
This self-portrait is a raw reflection of my experience living with Radiologically Isolated Syndrome (RIS), capturing the unseen weight of its symptoms. It conveys a world filtered through fatigue and brain fog. I depict myself in black and grey scrubs, to symbolize both the clinical nature of my condition and the confinement it imposes. The fabric drapes heavily, resembling a prisoner’s uniform, reinforcing the feeling of being trapped within an uncooperative body. The piece embodies the struggle of pushing forward despite the fog. The eyes hold a quiet resilience—proof that, there is a determination to keep creating.
Artist Statement: My artwork explores the relationship between the universalities of mental illness & projected realities. With influences as diverse as Joan Miro to Vincent Van Gogh, new inspirations are distilled from both complex and simple discussion.
Ever since I was little, I had this fascination with the creativity of the human condition; it seems to be so heavily influenced by the state of our mentality. What starts out as contemplation soon becomes corrupted, leaving only a sense of chaos & the chance of a new order.
As sporadic art forms become reconfigured through whimsical practices, the viewers are left with a tribute to the possibilities of their own reality and future.
18in x 24in unframed mixed media original
Artist: Elle Pease
This self-portrait is a raw reflection of my experience living with Radiologically Isolated Syndrome (RIS), capturing the unseen weight of its symptoms. It conveys a world filtered through fatigue and brain fog. I depict myself in black and grey scrubs, to symbolize both the clinical nature of my condition and the confinement it imposes. The fabric drapes heavily, resembling a prisoner’s uniform, reinforcing the feeling of being trapped within an uncooperative body. The piece embodies the struggle of pushing forward despite the fog. The eyes hold a quiet resilience—proof that, there is a determination to keep creating.
Artist Statement: My artwork explores the relationship between the universalities of mental illness & projected realities. With influences as diverse as Joan Miro to Vincent Van Gogh, new inspirations are distilled from both complex and simple discussion.
Ever since I was little, I had this fascination with the creativity of the human condition; it seems to be so heavily influenced by the state of our mentality. What starts out as contemplation soon becomes corrupted, leaving only a sense of chaos & the chance of a new order.
As sporadic art forms become reconfigured through whimsical practices, the viewers are left with a tribute to the possibilities of their own reality and future.