Something,
for those who daydream of easier times, prettier things.
For those who miss home while making new ones, for those who yearn for whimsy and comforts in nature.
I hold and examine the warm, soothing sensation of basking in sun. I could conjure-- even when I’m away-- the feeling of ripples flowing in the creek, light filtering through trees.
Mold brush strokes. Adorn with hues, dribbles, shadow. Call for the ephemeral to be tangible and sensuous. Undulant forms, marks in repetition, invite you to wander, but hold the hand of whats familiar.
I paint moments I seek in my living surroundings. I hope you will take a moment to sit with me in my work, as it is as much for you as it is for me..
ABOUT
Elle Ivy Green is a Durham North Carolina based visual artist whose creative practice explores belonging, nostalgia and escape. She abstracts landscapes into vibrant, textured compositions. Her works are grounded in undulating organic forms and adorned with flowers, washes of color, repetitive marks, and playful doodles that evoke the innocence and wonder of girlhood. Inspired by Southern Appalachian nature and architecture, Green creates dreamlike dwellings and otherworldly environments, inviting you to step in and stay a while.
Themes of home, belonging, and identity are central to Green’s work. Her personal journey as a young Black woman navigating spaces that often felt foreign and alienating deeply informs her practice. During her undergraduate years at Appalachian State, she sought solace in creating safe and welcoming spaces, decorating her modest abode with retro furniture (good will finds), vibrant colors, and her own dreamscape-inspired paintings. Her pieces have evolved to celebrate Western North Carolina. They became a source of grounding and gratitude for a place that was tough for her to exist in, but a place she called home for nearly a decade.
