Maren Kathleen Elliott

I am a multidisciplinary artist and musician based in Edmonton, Alberta.

I often work with three-dimensional objects on a two-dimensional plane, sourcing materials that are cheap, found, made en masse and easily accessible. In my studio items such as glass vials, toilet paper rolls, yarn and other craft supplies mix with conventional art mediums such as acrylic paint and markers. By working in nontraditional and mixed media I hope to deconstruct the elitism that often creates a barrier between the contrived categories of “artist” and “non- artist”.

Human connection is also paramount in my work. I interview my subjects and include others in my process, whether it be in the various stages of creation, or through interactive elements in the finished work.