Hidden Medicine

Ellen Jewett started life in Markham Ontario Canada.  A born sculptor she cultivated her unique practice from the ground up at a young age and began producing commercially while still in high school.  Her early life consisted of formal study in fine art, anthropology and zoology punctuated by experiences working in medical illustration, exotic animal care and teaching community art classes. Ellen's academic and artistic interests in the biological where intrinsically interwoven from the beginning.

   Ever the curious soul, while working as an artist Ellen has continued to study at every opportunity. According to Ellen, it all informs her art; enriching the content of the unconscious narrative flow.

  Over the past 10 years Ellen's sculptures have been featured in magazines, television, fine art anthologies, text books, and have made appearances on book covers and popular digital platforms. From Hi-Fructose, American Craft, Beautiful Bizarre and Colossal to Salon Première Vision (Paris) and The Nippon Television Network (Japan), and many more. Her individual sculptures are featured in public and private collections around the world; one of her interviews is even to be included in the Lunar Codex culture archive on the moon!

  In addition to her life as a professional artist Ellen operates a small scale animal refuge with the help of her partner on their Vancouver Island farm.  Everyday offers no shortage of hard work, inspiration and beauty.  In her spare seconds Ellen enjoys hiking and exploring, rock climbing, kayaking, mushroom hunting and drinking coffee.  

I use muslin, 100% wool felt, ‘up-cycled’ wool garments, velvet, leather, cotton, moleskin and blankets for wall hangings and figures. I then stitch on curious little things I find including vintage buttons, charms and jewelry."