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DREAM HOUSE

Watercolor Memorials
Steel Forms
Wax Paintings
2019-2022  

This body of work explores the structure of houses as repositories of memories, desires and loss.  
The open steel forms delineate boundaries while communicating function, power structure, delicacy and strength.

Two-dimensional works employ translucent materials in order to create a sense of dimension and light.  Layered watercolor memorials feature custom-designed ceramic vases.


Installation, dimensions variable, 2022 Installation, dimensions variable, 2022 Beach House: Off the Grid, watercolor on layered paper, 45 in x 32 in, 2019 Open Facade: Our Indoor/Outdoor Lifestyle, watercolor on layered paper, 45 in x 32 in, 2019 Lamentation: There Would Have Been a Floor for Each of Us, Watercolor on layered paper, 15 in x 30 in, 2019 Pre-Fab House: We Were So Forward-Thinking Watercolor on layered paper, 29 in x 26 in, 2019 Chalet: We Could Have Had Such Amazing Parties Watercolor on layered paper, 28 in x 45 in, 2019 Pavilion Painted Steel, 72 in x 55 in x 60 in, 2019 Two Ways of Approaching the Same Thing Painted Steel, 12 in x 12 in x 48 in, 2019 Graduation Painted Steel, 18 in x 10 in x 48 in, 2019 Adjoining Lives Painted Steel, 28 in x 30 in x 28 in, 2019 Ascension Oil and Wax on Board, 8 in x 10 in, 2019 Symmetry Oil and Wax on Board, 8 in x 10 in, 2019 Remote: The Narcissist Painted Steel, 48 in 12 in x 3 in, 2019 You in One Room Doing One Thing and Me in Another Room Doing Something Else Painted Steel, 48 in x 32 in x 29 in, 2019 One Essence Yet Unconfused Oil and Wax on Board, 8 in x 10 in, 2019 Observatory Oil and Wax on Board, 8 in x 10 in, 2019 Graduation Oil and Wax on Board, 10 in x 8 in, 2019 Sentinel: Is Anyone Out There? Oil and Watercolor and Wax on Board, 10 in x 8 in, 2019 Open, Oil and Wax on Board, 18 in x 24 in, 2019 Closed, Oil and Wax on Board, 18 in x 24 in, 2019 Ghost, Oil and Wax on Board, 10 in x 8 in, 2019 Escape Route Oil and Wax on Board, 8 in x 10 in, 2019



Artist Statement
My work employs translucent materials such as watercolor, layered tracing paper and wax to evoke the atmospheric qualities of light. It often explores my interests in contemplative spaces and interpersonal relationships.

Layering materials both conceals and reveals forms, suggesting dimension and history.  

Small works often lead me to make larger installations or sculptures, but I continually return to the two-dimensional surface.




For pricing and further information about my work, please feel free to contact me at elissarosemorley@gmail.com or use the contact form.