In the Realms of Ellie Pritts
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Ellie Pritts is a new media artist renowned for blending creative technology and narrative through analog and digital mediums. Pritts’ deep engagement with emerging technologies influences her creative process, seamlessly navigating between virtual and physical realms to offer viewers a glimpse into a world without boundaries.
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Ellie’s battle with the rare disease DADA2 has impacted her physical abilities and artistic practice. Despite these challenges, she has embraced technology, particularly generative AI, to continue her creative journey. Her resilience and adaptation reflect a pioneering spirit in creative technology, allowing her to craft immersive worlds that empower viewers to feel limitless. These captivating experiences inspire deep mindfulness and awareness, transcending physical limitations.
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Name : Ellie Pritts
Birthplace : Chicago, IL
Métier : New Media Artist
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Sources of inspiration : My work is deeply inspired by dreams, music and science. Dreams have always offered me glimpses into impossible worlds; intuitive and symbolic spaces that often find their way into my visual language. Music shapes the emotional rhythm of my process and helps me feel my way through a piece rather than overthink it. Science, especially the strange and beautiful edges of biology and physics, grounds my imagination in reality while expanding my sense of what is possible. These all come together to help me build immersive worlds that feel both familiar and otherworldly.
Sources of motivation : Curiosity keeps me moving. I’m drawn to what I don’t yet understand, how things work, how they feel, and why they matter. It’s the spark behind every new direction in my work.
What makes you happy : I feel happiest when I’m in inspired surroundings, especially places that spark a sense of wonder. I love solitude and finding the quiet spaces where my ideas can unfold without pressure. And getting out of my comfort zone always brings a kind of aliveness that fuels everything I do.
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Favorite reads : Dracula by Bram Stoker, A Confederacy Of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole, Alice In Wonderland by Lewis Carrol, anything by Oliver Sacks. Currently reading: Reality Is Not What It Seems by Carlo Rovelli
Favorite tunes : “Eternal Life” by Shira Small, “12 Blown Tires” by Tennis, “Wyoming” by Heather Woods Broderick, “Beetle” by Bow & Spear
Favorite foods : Sushi and Indian food all day, everyday.
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Travel tips : Packing cubes and Global Entry, bb
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Favorite ways to unwind : watching the boats go by on Lake Michigan, a visit to the sauna, a long bubble bath.
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Favorite part of living in Chicago : Call me crazy, but I love the weather. After many years away, I missed having real seasons, and I’ve been loving the feeling of time passing through changing skies – big summer thunderstorms, fresh snow, the whole cycle. And the people here make it even better. Chicagoans are down to earth, genuine, and kind. I’m biased, but I really do think Midwesterners are the best.
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What gets you in a working flow : I get into a flow when there’s a balance of inspiration, motivation and isolation. I need that spark of an idea, the drive to chase it, and enough uninterrupted space to actually follow it wherever it leads.
What are you working on now : I feel like I’m stepping into a big new chapter, and it honestly feels like anything is possible. I just wrapped up my first solo exhibition in my hometown, which was a huge milestone, and now I’m already dreaming up the next one – somewhere new, somewhere bold. I’m working on my biggest ideas yet and feeling excited as the pieces start to come together.
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Favorite motto / quote : “If you’re not haunted by something, as by a dream, a vision, or a memory, which are involuntary, you’re not interested or even involved.” – Jack Kerouac
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