Elisha Harteis

—Born Butte, Montana

EDUCATION

2015BFA Ceramics, University of Montana, Missoula, Montana

APPRENTICESHIPS & RESIDENCIES

2016Short-Term Resident, Clay Studio of Missoula, Missoula, Montana

2016Short-Term Resident, Red Lodge Clay Center, Red Lodge, Montana

2018-2020Artist in Residence, Clay Studio of Missoula, Missoula, Montana

PRIMARY WORK EXPERIENCE

2015—Studio Artist

BIOGRAPHY

 Elisha Harteis is known for hand-built stylized figurative sculpture focused on a child and animal narrative. Scale varies from table top to larger installation work. Surface techniques include underglaze and metallic oxide washes. Primary subject matter revolves around the issue of child innocence and abuse.