Elyse Pignolet

Born in Oakland, CA, Elyse Pignolet is an American with Filipino heritage based in Los Angeles.  Working primarily in ceramics, her work has been inspired by numerous social issues and urban themes. Her works attempt to relate the traditions of ceramics and the permanence of the medium to the fleeting and transitory nature of the contemporary world. She has completed several public art projects including three large murals at the SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco and the Gaffey Street Public Swimming Pool in Los Angeles’ San Pedro neighborhood.