Residence Plan
I respond to my current situation and environment with whimsical symbols that encapsulate my unique perspective, drawing inspiration from commercial graphics and infusing autobiographical themes. This challenges perceptions, blurs communication boundaries, and explores the relationship between the individual and the visual world. During this residency I will be researching Tokyo's urban signage, aiming to better understand symbolic visual language within culture.

Artist Profile
1) "Landed" Solo Exhibition, Lot19 Art Space, 2018
2) "every(n)one" Group Show, Five Walls, 2024
3) Master of Contemporary Art, University of Melbourne, 2024

Base of Activity: Campbells Creek, Djaara Country, Australia
Media Used: Digital image, print, video, installation

Elissa Sadgrove is a visual artist from Australia who has lived and worked in locations including Melbourne, New York, Chicago and Itoshima. Her practice has been informed by an upbringing in graphic design and subsequent work in the design industry. She has held nine solo exhibitions and participated in numerous group exhibitions in artist-run spaces. More recently, she has been exhibiting her work in regional areas and actively engaging with art communities beyond the city centre.