ben & eliza phillips

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Ben is a classically trained visual artist and designer. He has worked in and taught many art forms over the last 25 years. First and foremost, his work aims to connect with people through the exploration of universal narratives that resonate with all of us. His 2 dimensional works are often naturalistic figure studies, exploring the human form through traditional life drawing, often using layers of wet and dry media. The 3 dimensional pieces are more intimate and whimsical, combining wood, stone, resin and found objects.

Eliza is a practicing artist, creative arts therapist and teacher using her many years of study and practice to facilitate healing in others.  Eliza has been obsessed with fairytales since childhood, and they have continued to fascinate and inspire her throughout her life.  They are a key theme in her artwork, and she enjoys the juxtaposition of childhood naivety and innocence next to the dark and macabre. She works primarily in mixed media and assemblage using found objects.