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Elise Remender

Elise Remender

Elise Remender captures the romantic glamour of a bygone era in her contemporary figurative paintings. Fantasy, mid-century fashion, and the glamour of travel and coastal living inform soft brush strokes and abstracted beautys; reminiscent of vintage advertisements and dusted sunlight. Remender grew up in Phoenix, Arizona: “Everyone had a pool and I was drawn to the interplay between the reflected light and turquoise color of the water.” The dreamlike quality of shimmering turquoise pools inspired Elise to imagine a fantasy world of timeless beauty and the liberation of endless summer light.

Remender has traveled all over the world gaining inspiration for her work. Her most recent series, Bathing Beauties, which captures the human form and abstracts it through light and reflection, was inspired by the vintage elegance and history of Southeast Asia’s historic hotel pools and gardens. It evokes a bygone era when Ernest Hemingway and Jackie O. were among the clientele.

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Elise Remender: Summer Bloom

Summer Bloom

Elise Remender

50 x 50 in

127 x 127 cm

US$ 10,000
Elise Remender: Blue Reflections

Blue Reflections

Elise Remender

56 x 56 in

142 x 142 cm

US$ 12,000
Elise Remender: Summer Swim

Summer Swim

Elise Remender

37 x 37 in

94 x 94 cm

US$ 6,000
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Elise Remender's artistic journey began at an early age in her hometown of Phoenix, Arizona. Her love for visual storytelling led her to pursue a degree in illustration and animation at the esteemed Academy of Art University in San Francisco, California. Fueled by her fascination with the arid climate of her native land, Remender embarked on a creative odyssey to conjure up images that would capture the essence of the verdant nature that seemed to elude her.

Remender’s inspiration was sparked by the shimmering pools that seemed to adorn every household in Arizona. She was enamored by the interplay between the aquamarine hue of the water and the way the light danced off its surface, casting enchanting reflections that were nothing short of magical.

Influenced by the alluring aesthetics of Gil Elvgren and Alberto Vargas, Remender's work reflects a unique fusion of the opulent pin-up style and the color palette and stylization of Mid-Century fashion and photography. With a profound yearning to revive the elegance and beauty of a bygone era, Remender immerses herself in the glamour and sophistication of Old Hollywood.

Her latest collection, the Bathing Beauties series, is a testament to her artistic ingenuity. By exploring the human form and abstracting it through the manipulation of light and reflection, Remender seeks to recreate the vintage elegance and historical charm of Southeast Asia's iconic hotel pools and gardens. Her work transports us to a time when Ernest Hemingway and Jackie Kennedy Onassis graced these exquisite locations with their presence, evoking a sense of nostalgia and wonder that is truly unparalleled.

Remender’s work has appeared in galleries in the US and Asia, and in GQ Magazine, Architectural Digest, Dwell, California Home, People, and many other publications. Her paintings hang in luxury properties including The Ritz Carlton San Francisco, The Hard Rock Hotel Las Vegas, and Hilton properties across the United States, as well as in the homes of celebrity collectors including Ryan Seacrest and Kylie Jenner.

Elise Remender's artistic journey began at an early age in her hometown of Phoenix, Arizona. Her love for visual storytelling led her to pursue a degree in illustration and animation at the esteemed Academy of Art University in San Francisco, California. Fueled by her fascination with the arid climate of her native land, Remender embarked on a creative odyssey to conjure up images that would capture the essence of the verdant nature that seemed to elude her.

Remender’s inspiration was sparked by the shimmering pools that seemed to adorn every household in Arizona. She was enamored by the interplay between the aquamarine hue of the water and the way the light danced off its surface, casting enchanting reflections that were nothing short of magical.

Influenced by the alluring aesthetics of Gil Elvgren and Alberto Vargas, Remender's work reflects a unique fusion of the opulent pin-up style and the color palette and stylization of Mid-Century fashion and photography. With a profound yearning to revive the elegance and beauty of a bygone era, Remender immerses herself in the glamour and sophistication of Old Hollywood.

Her latest collection, the Bathing Beauties series, is a testament to her artistic ingenuity. By exploring the human form and abstracting it through the manipulation of light and reflection, Remender seeks to recreate the vintage elegance and historical charm of Southeast Asia's iconic hotel pools and gardens. Her work transports us to a time when Ernest Hemingway and Jackie Kennedy Onassis graced these exquisite locations with their presence, evoking a sense of nostalgia and wonder that is truly unparalleled.

Remender’s work has appeared in galleries in the US and Asia, and in GQ Magazine, Architectural Digest, Dwell, California Home, People, and many other publications. Her paintings hang in luxury properties including The Ritz Carlton San Francisco, The Hard Rock Hotel Las Vegas, and Hilton properties across the United States, as well as in the homes of celebrity collectors including Ryan Seacrest and Kylie Jenner.

EXHIBITIONS
2021 “The Beauty Myth”, Artplex Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
2018 “All American Inspired,” Merritt Gallery/Renaissance Fine Arts, PA, MD
“At the Shore,” Eisenhauer Gallery, Edgartown, MA
“Color in Motion,” Eisenhauer Gallery, Edgartown, MA
“Having a Ball,” Jules Place, Boston, MA
Meritt Gallery, Renaissance Fine Arts, PA, MD
Studio E. Gallery, Palm Beach, FL
2017 “Distant Memories,” 111 Minna Gallery, San Francisco, CA
Merrit Gallery, Renaissance Fine Arts, PA, MD
“Holiday Gift Guide,” Merritt Gallery, Baltimore, MD
“Autumnal Epoch,” Merritt Gallery, Baltimore, MD
“Divine Summer,” Merritt Gallery, Baltimore, MD
“SKYSCAPES,” Merritt Gallery, Baltimore, MD
“Elise Remender & Lauren Szabo Opening Reception,” 111 Minna Gallery, San  Francisco, CA
“Bathing Beauties,” Chase Edwards Gallery, Bridgehampton, NY
Eisenhauer Gallery, Edgartown, MA
La Gallerie Shayne, Montreal, Canada
Meritt Gallery, Renaissance Fine Arts, PA, MD
2016 111East Gallery Opening Show, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Studio E. Gallery, Palm Beach, FL

PUBLICATIONS
GQ Magazine
Architectural Digest
Dwell
California Home
People

COLLECTIONS
The Ritz Carlton San Francisco
The Hard Rock Hotel Las Vegas
Hilton Properties
Ryan Seacrest Home
Kylie Jenner Home