Elan Schwartz (he/they) is an interdisciplinary artist born and raised in Cincinnati, OH. They hold a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts with a certificate in Pre-Art Therapy from the University of Cincinnati’s College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning.
Schwartz explores intra/interpersonal relationships focusing on the complexities of active and individualized love. Uncertainty, vulnerability, adoration, doubt, care, empathy, anxiety, tenderness – these core, secondary, and tertiary emotions are a part of everyone's lives and the relationships that fill them. Through his work, Schwartz sees power and value in sharing his vulnerabilities and asks for the ones experiencing the work to reciprocate. His pieces reflect the possibilities of growth when being vulnerable with yourself and others.
Solo* Group** Exhibitions
2024
Regional Connections - Organized by Region 90 at the Contemporary Arts Center - Cincinnati, OH**
2022
Ultraviolet - Visionaries + Voices - Cincinnati, OH**
come sit with me / - DAAP - Cincinnati, OH*
Regional Connections - Organized by Region 90 at the Contemporary Arts Center - Cincinnati, OH**
2022
Ultraviolet - Visionaries + Voices - Cincinnati, OH**
come sit with me / - DAAP - Cincinnati, OH*
2021
Love Languages - 1628 Ltd. - Cincinnati, OH**
Loving Wyoming - Wyoming Fine Arts Center - Cincinnati, OH**
The Print Swap - Matca Space For Photography - Hanoi, Vietnam**
Love Languages - 1628 Ltd. - Cincinnati, OH**
Loving Wyoming - Wyoming Fine Arts Center - Cincinnati, OH**
The Print Swap - Matca Space For Photography - Hanoi, Vietnam**
2019
Hindsight's Always 20/20 - Spice House Gallery - Cincinnati, OH**
Sonnet - Waiting Room Gallery - Cincinnati, OH**
these memories are valid - Tabula Rasa Gallery - Cincinnati, OH*
Emotional and physical pains of trying to feel right - 840 Gallery - Cincinnati, OH*
Hindsight's Always 20/20 - Spice House Gallery - Cincinnati, OH**
Sonnet - Waiting Room Gallery - Cincinnati, OH**
these memories are valid - Tabula Rasa Gallery - Cincinnati, OH*
Emotional and physical pains of trying to feel right - 840 Gallery - Cincinnati, OH*
Professional Experience
Executive Assistant | June 2022 - December 2023
Wave Pool | Cincinnati, OH
Wave Pool | Cincinnati, OH
Gallery Assistant | August - Decebmer 2021 & February - April 2022
The Carnegie | Covington, KY
The Carnegie | Covington, KY
Artist Assistant | 2019 - 2022
Cincinnati, OH & Tel Aviv, Israel
Cincinnati, OH & Tel Aviv, Israel
Storefront and Inventory Associate | January 2021 - July 2021
Indigo Hippo | Cincinnati, OH
Indigo Hippo | Cincinnati, OH
Art Teacher Assistant | 2017 - 2020
Rockwern Academy | Cincinnati, OH
Rockwern Academy | Cincinnati, OH
Education
2022 - University of Cincinnati, College of Design, Architecture, Art & Planning
Bachelors in Fine Arts & Certificate in Pre-Art Therapy, Magna Cum Laude
2022 - University of Cincinnati, College of Design, Architecture, Art & Planning
Bachelors in Fine Arts & Certificate in Pre-Art Therapy, Magna Cum Laude
Volunteer Experience
2019
Contemporary Arts Center - This Time Tomorrow Festival Facilitator (at Wave Pool) - Cincinnati, OH
Contemporary Arts Center - This Time Tomorrow Festival Facilitator (at Wave Pool) - Cincinnati, OH