Expressive, vibrant, flickering between representation and abstraction, Eleanor Ann's paintings are windows into both the subtle and sublime.
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artist statement: Looking to the natural world for inspiration, Eleanor Ann curates (physically and mentally) collections of forms, colours, and textures to use in her work. Her creative practice is intertwined with spirituality as she meditatively and playfully moves between illustration and imagination. Flowing from her 'posture of attention' as she walks through the world, her artwork highlights the delight, beauty, and curiosity that can be found in the intricacies of her surroundings. Through her diverse, multidisciplinary art practice and collaborative work, she invites viewers to engage and connect with the wonder of the natural world. |
biography:
Eleanor graduated with a Fine Arts degree from Bethel University in Minnesota, USA. In 2022 she relocated to Australia to marry her husband and began creating under the brand Eleanor Ann Studio. She now lives in the Huon Valley, Tasmania surrounded by golden hills, dancing eucalyptus tress, and the ever-changing coastline. Her vibrant paintings and unique jewellery are collected by many throughout Australia and the USA. Her work is exhibited and sold in multiple galleries and venues around Australia, including CuckoO Gallery in Cygnet. |
Curriculum Vitae
EDUCATION
BFA in Studio Art, Bethel University, Saint Paul, MN, 2022
SELECT EXHIBITIONS
Huon Art Awards, Huon Art Exhibitions Group, Cygnet Town Hall, Tasmania, 2025
Postures of Attention, Anselm House, Melrose Station, St. Paul, MN. 2022-2025
Pilgrim Artist Festival, Huon Hub, Huonville, Tasmania, 2023
Plein Air Painting, Plein Air Painting, Huon Art Exhibitions Group, Cygnet, Tasmania, 2023
50 Years of Raspberry Monday, Johnson Gallery, Bethel University, St. Paul, MN, 2022
Art Force, Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, MN, 2022
Due At 11:59pm, Senior thesis exhibit, Bethel University, St. Paul, MN, 2022
Raspberry Monday, Johnson Gallery, Bethel University, St. Paul, MN, 2022
Juried by Allison Hiltner
Ex Nihilo, CIVA, Virtual Exhibit, 2022
https://www.exnihilogallery.org/oon-viewroom/carlson
Summer in the Library, Bethel University Library, Bethel University, St. Paul, MN, 2021
How did we get here? BC Commons, Bethel University, St. Paul, MN, 2021
(two-person)
Raspberry Monday, Johnson Gallery, Bethel University, St. Paul, MN, 2021
Juried by Alex Buffalohead, Artist and independent curator
Summer in the Library, Bethel University LibraryBethel University, St. Paul, MN, 2021
Raspberry Monday, Virtual Show, Bethel University, St. Paul, MN, 2020
Juried by Keisha Williams, Minneapolis Institute of Art, MN
Forum, Student Showcase, Olson Gallery, Bethel University, St. Paul, MN, 2019
Raspberry Monday, Johnson Gallery, Bethel University, St. Paul, MN, 2019
Juried by Mara Durva, Artist
PUBLICATIONS
Sarah Bakeman, Traditions Made New, The Clarion, May 11, 2022
Local Stories, Voyage Minnesota, March 10, 2022
Cherie Suonvieri, A Whole Lot of Everything, Bethel Magazine, Summer 2021, pg 16
Molly Korzenowski, Bringing the Tribes Together, The Clarion, October 13, 2020
GRANTS AND AWARDS
Plein Air Painting 2nd place Award, Huon Art Exhibitions Group, Tasmania, 2023
Raspberry Monday Award, Bethel University, 2022
Cameron Booth Memorial Painting Award, Bethel University, 2021
Art Department Scholarship, Bethel University, 2018-2022
COLLABORATIONS
Music artwork, Allison Eide, 2023-2025
Music artwork, Shane Lee, 2024-2025
Easter project, River Valley Church, Burnsville, MN, 2022
Bethel University Jazz Orchestra, Bethel University St. Paul, MN, Spring 2021
Indigenous People’s Day Installation, United Cultures of Bethel, Bethel University St. Paul, MN, 2020
EXPERIENCE
Teacher’s Assistant, Art History, Lex Thompson, Bethel University, St. Paul, MN,
2021-present
Office Assistant, Ashley Pieffer, Bethel University Art Department, St. Paul, MN,
2020-present
Gallery Assistant, Michelle Wingard, Bethel University, St. Paul, MN,
2019-present
Teacher’s Assistant, Painting, Amanda Hamilton, Bethel University, St. Paul, MN,
2019-2022
Teacher’s Assistant, Printmaking, Jeff Wetzig, Bethel University, St. Paul, MN,
Spring 2021
Substitute Art Teacher, River Tree School, Crystal, MN,
Spring, 2019
BFA in Studio Art, Bethel University, Saint Paul, MN, 2022
SELECT EXHIBITIONS
Huon Art Awards, Huon Art Exhibitions Group, Cygnet Town Hall, Tasmania, 2025
Postures of Attention, Anselm House, Melrose Station, St. Paul, MN. 2022-2025
Pilgrim Artist Festival, Huon Hub, Huonville, Tasmania, 2023
Plein Air Painting, Plein Air Painting, Huon Art Exhibitions Group, Cygnet, Tasmania, 2023
50 Years of Raspberry Monday, Johnson Gallery, Bethel University, St. Paul, MN, 2022
Art Force, Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, MN, 2022
Due At 11:59pm, Senior thesis exhibit, Bethel University, St. Paul, MN, 2022
Raspberry Monday, Johnson Gallery, Bethel University, St. Paul, MN, 2022
Juried by Allison Hiltner
Ex Nihilo, CIVA, Virtual Exhibit, 2022
https://www.exnihilogallery.org/oon-viewroom/carlson
Summer in the Library, Bethel University Library, Bethel University, St. Paul, MN, 2021
How did we get here? BC Commons, Bethel University, St. Paul, MN, 2021
(two-person)
Raspberry Monday, Johnson Gallery, Bethel University, St. Paul, MN, 2021
Juried by Alex Buffalohead, Artist and independent curator
Summer in the Library, Bethel University LibraryBethel University, St. Paul, MN, 2021
Raspberry Monday, Virtual Show, Bethel University, St. Paul, MN, 2020
Juried by Keisha Williams, Minneapolis Institute of Art, MN
Forum, Student Showcase, Olson Gallery, Bethel University, St. Paul, MN, 2019
Raspberry Monday, Johnson Gallery, Bethel University, St. Paul, MN, 2019
Juried by Mara Durva, Artist
PUBLICATIONS
Sarah Bakeman, Traditions Made New, The Clarion, May 11, 2022
Local Stories, Voyage Minnesota, March 10, 2022
Cherie Suonvieri, A Whole Lot of Everything, Bethel Magazine, Summer 2021, pg 16
Molly Korzenowski, Bringing the Tribes Together, The Clarion, October 13, 2020
GRANTS AND AWARDS
Plein Air Painting 2nd place Award, Huon Art Exhibitions Group, Tasmania, 2023
Raspberry Monday Award, Bethel University, 2022
Cameron Booth Memorial Painting Award, Bethel University, 2021
Art Department Scholarship, Bethel University, 2018-2022
COLLABORATIONS
Music artwork, Allison Eide, 2023-2025
Music artwork, Shane Lee, 2024-2025
Easter project, River Valley Church, Burnsville, MN, 2022
Bethel University Jazz Orchestra, Bethel University St. Paul, MN, Spring 2021
Indigenous People’s Day Installation, United Cultures of Bethel, Bethel University St. Paul, MN, 2020
EXPERIENCE
Teacher’s Assistant, Art History, Lex Thompson, Bethel University, St. Paul, MN,
2021-present
Office Assistant, Ashley Pieffer, Bethel University Art Department, St. Paul, MN,
2020-present
Gallery Assistant, Michelle Wingard, Bethel University, St. Paul, MN,
2019-present
Teacher’s Assistant, Painting, Amanda Hamilton, Bethel University, St. Paul, MN,
2019-2022
Teacher’s Assistant, Printmaking, Jeff Wetzig, Bethel University, St. Paul, MN,
Spring 2021
Substitute Art Teacher, River Tree School, Crystal, MN,
Spring, 2019
