Artist Statement
I am a South Australian visual artist working across abstract painting, mixed media, and digital art forms. I explore colour, texture, and emotion through layered acrylics, textured surfaces, and repurposed materials. My work celebrates vibrancy, transformation, and community connection, with many pieces held in private collections across Australia.
Awards & Recognition
2025 - Finalist, Adelaide Fringe Festival Poster Competition
2024 - Cover Artist, Feast Festival
Solo Exhibitions
2024 - Radiance (Feast Festival), Bricks & Stones Café, Unley SA
2023 - Sampler, Little Bang Brewing Co, Stepney SA
2019 - ColourFull (SALA Festival), Bricks & Stones Café, Unley SA
2016 - The Rainbow Collection (Feast Festival), Urban Cow Studio, Adelaide SA
2005 - Crushed (Feast Festival), Zest Cafe, Glenelg SA
2004 - BusHoward, The Wheatsheaf Hotel, Thebarton SA
Commissions
2025 - National Mental Health Consumer Alliance - Strategic Plan & Rebrand
2015 - Alzheimer’s Australia Tasmania - Conference Poster Artwork
2011 - Brand images - Pure Poppet Children’s Play Make-up
2004 - B’friend, Uniting Care Wesley - Queer Resources Flyer
Private Painting Commissions
2020 - 2023 - 7 private commissions
Collections & Sales
Private collections in South Australia and interstate
2023 - 2025 - 31 private sales
2020 - 2022 - 22 private sales
2016 - 2019 - 25 private sales
Interviews & Press
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Feast Festival Interview: https://youtu.be/ko_dTohZTYY?si=M0OeenoNA10bCdLh
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Fork in the Road Podcast Interview: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/andycmarshall/episodes/From-Political-Cartoons-to-Abstract-Art--Lissy-Elliott-on-Breaking-Into-Painting--Selling-Art-e2vkm7l
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Unley Life Magazine Article: https://www.instagram.com/p/DDTgsjWs_3d/
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50+SA Magazine Article: pg53 https://www.instagram.com/p/DGIRvETT0UY/
Artwork Donations to Charity
2025 - Incognito Art Show
2024 - Win the Day Charity Gala Ball & Incognito Art Show
2023 - Cello’s for Charity NeuroSurgical Research Foundation Sparkling 60th Celebration & Win the Day Charity Gala Ball
Portfolio
https://www.lissyelliott.com.au/portfolio