Sheila Elias facts for kids
Sheila Elias is an American artist who was born in Chicago. Her amazing artworks have been shown in many exhibitions all over North America. One of her pieces was even displayed at the famous Louvre Museum in Paris, France!
About Sheila Elias
Sheila Elias studied art at the Art Institute of Chicago. Today, she lives and creates her art in Miami, Florida. She is not just an artist; she is also an art historian. This means she studies the history of art and how it connects to people's lives and ideas.
Sheila Elias loves to explore how art can show what's happening in the world around us. Since the 1980s, she has created special art projects called "installations." These installations often reflect the neighborhoods where she works. People have praised her art because it combines beautiful designs with important messages about society.
Her art uses many different forms. She creates paintings, digital art, sculptures (3D artworks), and installations. She also does performance art, which involves her creating art live for an audience.
Where You Can See Her Art
Sheila Elias's artworks are part of many "public collections." This means her art is owned by museums and other important places, so many people can see and enjoy it. Here are some of the places where her art is kept:
- Frost Art Museum, Miami, Florida
- Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn, New York
- Kunsan Contemporary Museum, Korea
- Miami Dade Community College, Miami, Florida
- University of Michigan, Dearborn, Michigan
- Bass Museum of Art, Miami Beach, Florida
- Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami, Miami, Florida
