" It is really the relationship between figures that creates the sensational atmosphere I aim for in each painting "
Eli Kauffman grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah, but is currently based out of Providence, Rhode Island. They recently graduated from Rhode Island School of Design with a BFA. Though primarily interested in painting, Kauffman is also known to explore printmaking, textiles, and ceramics. The work depicts interpersonal relationships, sourced through a combination of photos and film stills. The reference imagery highlights the disparity between personal experiences of friends and family, and coming of age television that Kauffman grew up on.