Flirtatious gestures, the body language of longing, and the private moments of anticipation are my subject matter. Using sculpture, drawing, and embroidery, I explore the tensions of desire and voyeurism and the universal mating dance that becomes a game of suspense and ambiguity. My sculptural work combines simple motorized components with handmade and found objects to explore private, yet very human, instances of expectation and arousal. The materials I use are highly tactile --- urging, but denying touch.



Julia Elsas, 2010