My paintings explore beauty in its most fleeting forms — the shifting colors of the sky, light on water, petals scattered, and the quiet moments that pass too quickly. These details hold both wonder and loss, reminding us of time’s constant movement.

Motherhood has deepened my awareness of impermanence. The changing and brief stages of childhood and the search for balance between family and self are central to my work. Painting allows me to honor these moments while creating spaces of calm, reflection, and suspended time.

Influenced by Monet, Abstract Expressionism, and the Color Field movement, I work fluidly across acrylic, oil, pastel, and mixed media. My process begins with playful studies of color and material, which evolve into larger works layered with memory, light, and emotion.

At its core, my practice seeks to capture what cannot be held—the passage of time, the fragility of beauty, and the transient moments that shape who we are.

Elle Aiche is a Chicago-based contemporary artist who works in acrylic, oil, pastel, and mixed media. Her original paintings and fine art prints are held in private collections globally. Elle Aiche lives and works in Chicago and her artwork can be viewed at Celestial Art Curation Gallery in Hinsdale, IL.

studio@elleaiche.com