Elise Mendelle is a London-based contemporary figurative artist whose work explores the quiet emotional states that sit beneath the surface of everyday life. Originally from Canada, she brings an intuitive understanding of gesture, mood, and atmosphere to her paintings, creating figures that feel both intimate and universally relatable.

Working primarily in acrylics, Elise blends abstraction and realism to capture a sense of stillness, introspection, and human presence. Her muted palettes, cropped compositions, and expressive brushwork invite viewers into a space of contemplation, where meaning is suggested rather than prescribed.

Her paintings have attracted a growing international collector base, with works now held in private collections across Europe, North America, Australia, and South Africa. Elise’s artistic voice continues to evolve through her participation in exhibitions across London and major European art hubs.

— Director’s Choice Award and solo show – Henarch Galleries, London

— Handpicked from 900+ artists for Artrooms in Rome

— Sold out exhibition at Oreofe Gallery, Paris

— Exhibited at The Other Art Fair, London