Elise Rise ‘15

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Elise Rise ‘15

Tags Media, UX, UI, Immersive, Painter, Artist, Visual Artist, Designer, Performance Artist

Me in 50 words or less: Magic realist painter, performance artist, immersive creator, digital designer, & creative director

Pronouns: She/her/hers

Department: Art and Archaeology

Certificate(s): Visual Arts

Student Group(s): Lobster Club Improv

Bio

I’m a visual artist, producer of immersive theater activations, and creative director in the marketing and digital design space. My recent projects include Blue Light, my debut solo painting show with New Gallery in May 2024, and an immersive pop-up activation in October 2024 centered around a magic truck stop bathroom. Alongside my art practice, I run a boutique marketing and design firm, balancing creative projects with impactful digital campaigns. Most recently, I served as creative director for the Harvard’s Salata Institute (Harvard’s home for Climate and Sustainability) website redesign and relaunch in December 2024.

Let’s connect if you’re interested in my artwork, collaborating on immersive projects or events, or need help with branding, web design, or creative strategy.

Artist Statement

As an artist my practice focused on exploring the extraordinary or magical within the ordinary, deeply engaging with ideas around attention, consciousness using both realism and surrealism.

I’d like to share my expertise with:

  • Alumni

  • Students

I would like to:

  • Speak on a panel

  • Conduct a workshop

  • Share advice via phone or coffee chat

  • Let someone shadow me (1 day)

  • Hire an intern/apprentice (a few weeks/months)

  • Offer Pro Bono Services

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