“Shirley, she’s a bit of a legend….” – Malcolm Gladwell, Apple Podcast, March 2020

  Over 500 paintings

  In 8 countries

  The color of music

“Most people are lucky if they have one artistic skill, and luckier still if they’re able to pursue it professionally. Shirley Elias has been lucky a few times over: her first success was as a concert pianist, and now she has found another calling as a painter". – Edmonton Journal

Elias first made her mark as an artistic force as a concert pianist with performances across Canada, frequent broadcasts on CBC’s Radio Two and solo and orchestral CD recordings. Her sobriquet “Piano Woman” was earned at the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra’s International New Music Festival with Maestro Bramwell Tovey (GRAMMY® award-winning Conductor), for a sweat-inducing, spirited piano concerto, written for her, that had her playing two pianos at the same time!

Shirley has brought the same dedication to her art that she did to her music making – understanding the importance of bringing determination, focus and lots of creativity to the studio – every single day! With her 10,000 art hours well behind her, she’s developed a visual voice that delivers an equally energetic and boldness that she was known for on stage. Her unique style has led to a high demand for her work around the world. 

Music is the heart of Elias’ paintings… (she) works with a vivid palette of colours. Fusing elements of pop art, modern and cubism, marigold-coloured swirls trumpet off the canvas, as one could imagine sound resonating from an orchestra. Black and cobalt details anchor the paintings, while glints of metallic paint add light and interest.”
– Edmonton Journal

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