Elisa was born in Lima, Peru in 1967. Named after a mermaid she was destined to have a different view of the world around her. Creating her first work of art at age 3 (Pink dog with blue polka dots) she has always absorbed and reflected her environment with the eyes of an artist. Initially photography was only a reference for her illustration projects but soon began to appeal to her inherent creativity. Having worked in the design and advertising field in her 20's she is strongly drawn to the balance of graphic shapes and the strength of color and contrast.
Heavily influenced by the pagan aspects of Catholic iconography, mythology, the Art Deco and Art Nouveau aesthetic and the art of the Pre-Raphaelite movement her work reflects dark sensuality, mythology and luxury of form. A traditional film photographer for a decade, she embraced digital photography after experimenting with color and post production and realizing the medium translated her artistic vision perfectly. She greatly admires the work of Man Ray, her first strong photographic influence as well as the styling of Floria Sigismonidi, Ansel Adams, Julie Taymor, Eiko Ishioka, Bruce Weber and Yoshitaka Amano to name a few.
In her nude work Elisa tries to express the beauty of the nude form by contrasting it with texture and fabric,... MORE
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