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​Pushing Boundaries Between Abstraction & Realism

"Elle Belz is a force in contemporary art, known for her fearless fusion of abstraction and realism. Her work breathes new life into traditional subjects, reimagining them with a bold, modern edge. Light dances across the canvas, colors pulse with energy, and compositions unfold like poetic narratives. The interplay of transparency, shadow, and scale creates a sense of depth that draws the viewer in, making each painting a visceral experience. Florals are a signature in Elle’s world—a tribute to both their delicate beauty and unyielding strength.
Their movement mirrors human emotion, a visual symphony of fragility and resilience. Her work is more than a painting; it is a dialogue with the soul, a moment suspended in time that resonates deeply. “As artists, we have the privilege of experiencing a true expression of freedom,” she says—a philosophy that infuses every brushstroke.

A Life Shaped by Art, Science & Global Influence
 

Born in the South of France and raised in a family of creatives, she was immersed in the arts from an early age. However, Elle took an unexpected detour into science, earning a Science degree with honours with a minor in Fine Arts from the University of Prince Edward Island (1997). Her father’s career as an engineer building bridges led to a life of constant travel, exposing her to diverse cultures and artistic expressions that would later shape her distinctive style.
 

After a 20-year hiatus from painting, Elle rekindled her artistic passion. She also carries a legacy of artistry in her blood—descending from renowned Prussian women artists of the 18th and 19th
centuries, including Julie de Villas and Adele Belz, known for their masterful realism in figurative and landscape work.

Now based in Toronto, Canada, Elle is a self-taught artist. Her work has been
featured in leading publications, including West of the City Magazine (2020), Toronto Star 
(2021), and British House & Garden for four consecutive months (2018).

Exhibitions & Recognition

 

Solo Exhibitions

2024 – Synchronized, Towne Square Gallery, Oakville, ON
2019 – Stardust, Abbozzo Gallery, Toronto, ON
2018 – Heaven on Earth, Westland Gallery, London, ON
2017 – Winter, Art Square Gallery, Toronto, ON

Group Exhibitions

2023 – Opening Exhibit, Galerie Blanche, Westmount, QC
2020 – Petalis Aqua, Abbozzo Gallery, Toronto, ON

Elle Belz’s art is a powerful convergence of energy and emotion, where nature and human spirit
collide. Each piece tells a story, leaving an unforgettable impression—a celebration of movement, color,and the depth of the human experience."

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by Celeste Nobre , Author and ART curator