Artist Biography

Frankie Elouise (she/her) is a trans-feminine multidisciplinary artist based in Mohkinstsis (Calgary, AB). Specializing in large-scale, narrative-driven figure paintings, she explores the constructs of femininity, community, and capitalism, questioning how these forces shape our identities. Frankie’s artistic career began with tattooing, where she co-founded a studio that offered an inclusive space for contemporary, non-traditional work. While tattooing allowed her to explore self-expression, painting has become the medium through which she delves deeper into both her own identity and the world around her. Her painting practice, now her primary focus, started two years ago and, like the rest of her work, is self-taught and nurtured through community support.