Arts Thread

Elia de Leon is a Mexican-American photographer and artist. Elia’s practice revolves around work that is extremely personal to her and impactful to its audience. Her primary aim is making conceptual and narrative-driven art that is meaningful without sacrificing quality, often involving a lengthy, iterative process. Drawing inspiration from both conscious and subconscious thought, Elia creates unconventional narratives that explore themes of grief, disconnection, and familial relationships through experimental photo manipulation and mixed media. By implicating herself in her photography, she invites viewers to reflect on their own perceptions and emotions, encouraging a deeper understanding of shared experiences while fostering a connection that transcends the visual work. Each of her projects becomes a dialogue, a way of exploring themes of identity, memory, and belonging, encouraging its audience to embark on their own introspective journey.