Toronto based artist, Elle Belz is a force in contemporary art, known for her fearless fusion of abstraction and realism. Her work breathes new life into traditional subjects, reimagining them with a bold, modern edge. Light dances across the canvas, colours pulse with energy, and compositions unfold like poetic narratives. The interplay of transparency, shadow, and scale creates a sense of depth that draws the viewer in, making each painting a visceral experience. Florals are a signature in Elle's world—a tribute to both their delicate beauty and unyielding strength. Their movement mirrors human emotion, a visual symphony of fragility and resilience. Her work is more than a painting; it is a dialogue with the soul, a moment suspended in time that resonates deeply. "As artists, we have the privilege of experiencing a true expression of freedom," she says —a philosophy that infuses every brushstroke. Born in the south of France and raised in a family of creatives, she was immersed in the arts from an early age. However, Elle took an unexpected detour into science, earning a Science degree with honours and a minor in Fine Arts from the University of Prince Edward Island (1997). Elle's family traveled extensively throughout her childhood, exposing her to diverse cultures and artistic expressions that would later shape her distinctive style. After a 20-year hiatus from painting, Elle rekindled her artistic passion. She also carries a legacy of artistry in her blood — descending from renowned Prussian women artists of the 18th and 19th centuries, including Julie de Villas and Adele Belz, known for her masterful realism in figurative and landscape work.