ELSA COROM

Elsa Corom – Artist Bio

Elsa Corom is a visionary painter based in New York City, whose vibrant individual and polyptych paintings evoke a sense of wonder. Her oil-on-canvas work defies categorization, existing in a dreamlike space between fantasy and the abstract. She brings to life whimsical compositions filled with geometric visions and biomorphic creatures. Her bold use of color radiates warmth and joy. Each one of her paintings can be appreciated both as a standalone piece and as a part of a cohesive, yet diverse, polyptych display.

A lifelong traveler and explorer, Corom has immersed herself in the cultural depths of many countries around the world and traveled to see natural wonders, such as Latin America’s jungles, volcanoes, and caves. An accomplished diver, she has plunged into the cenotes of Mexico and the legendary waters of the Galápagos - experiences that further fueled her fascination with the natural world. She is also deeply drawn to astronomy and the mystical teachings of ancient civilizations - influences that subtly weave their way into her art, enriching it.

In addition to her artistic pursuits, Corom is a true citizen of the world, fluent in Spanish, French, and Italian, in addition to English.

Elsa Corom’s paintings have a magnetic effect—pulling the viewer into a realm of color, joy, and mystery.

Elsa Corom – Artist Statement

My art is a fusion of fantasy, primitivism, and childlike wonder. With my brushes and oils, I stand before a blank canvas, allowing intuition to guide me, surrendering to an unseen reality.

As a child, I remember, just before drifting off to sleep, I would see ethereal beings floating around my room. These visions were eerie yet strangely comforting. Years later, my daughter shared similar stories of seeing “little monsters” before bedtime. Whether rooted in imagination or glimpses of another realm, these memories continue to influence my work.

The dots scattered across my canvases draw inspiration from Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime paintings and Tibetan mandalas. Bright colors and luminous light play a central role in my compositions, echoing my admiration for Kandinsky’s groundbreaking use of color.

My passion for travel has opened doors to some of the world’s most renowned museums and galleries - El Prado Museum, the Reina Sofia Museum, and numerous galleries in Madrid, the Salvador Dali, Pablo Picasso, Joan Miro, and Antonio Gaudi Museums in Barcelona, the Louvre, the Centre Pompidou in Paris, and many others.

For me, painting is not just about creating something visually appealing. My wish is for the viewer to tap into their inner child. My artwork allowing them to communicate with a lost part of themselves. My goal is to transmit a feeling of positive energy, radiating playfulness, joy and happiness, allowing the viewers to use their imagination, each interpreting the painting according to their subconscious. My polyptychs can be grouped together according to what resonates with the curator or buyer.

I want the viewer to remember the wonder with which he or she as a child gazed upon the world.