Portrait of Élise Comrie in front of one of her paintings
Studio portrait, 2026.

Biography

Élise Comrie

b. 1983

Élise Comrie is a Canadian-Luxembourgish artist living and working in Luxembourg from her studio at 1535 Creative Hub in Differdange. Originally from Saskatchewan, Canada, she has cultivated a diverse artistic practice influenced by her rich background and extensive education.

As an abstract expressionist painter, Elise is known for her lyrical compositions and innovative techniques. Her work conveys a feeling of emotion, movement, and spontaneity through her vibrant use of color, dynamic forms, and expressive brushwork.

She holds a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Design from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design University in Halifax, Canada, as well as a Graduate Diploma and a Master of Arts from the London College of Fashion in London, UK. Her commitment to innovation and sustainability was recognized when she won the prestigious Kering Award for Innovation in Fashion in 2016.

She has exhibited her work in notable venues, including an installation at the London Design Festival in 2018 and the British Embassy in Paris in 2017. Elise has also been featured in the Graduate Spotlight from the London College of Fashion and has participated in interviews with Maison Modern, CBC, and DiffMag.

“Art is the highest form of hope.” – Gerhard Richter

Education

  • 2015 – 2016London College of Fashion
    MA Fashion Futures
  • 2014 – 2015London College of Fashion
    Graduate Diploma Fashion Design Technology
  • 2007 – 2010Nova Scotia College of Art and Design University — Halifax, Canada
    Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Design

Awards · Highlights · Press

  • 2024DiffMag — Interview
    Interview on opening studio
  • 20231535 Creative Hub — Studio
    Studio open
  • 2022Maison Moderne — Passe a table
    Digital Expert, Luxembourg
  • 2018Maison Moderne — DoDoDo
    Kering Award – Innovation, page 45
  • 2018Fashion Revolution — Luxembourg
    Board Member
  • 2018London Design Festival
    Exhibition of 'Clothing Obesity'
  • 2017Graduate Spotlight — London College of Fashion
    London, UK
  • 2016Kering Award Winner — Innovation in Sustainable Fashion
    London, UK

Inquiries

For availability, commissions, or a studio visit —

Studio

elisecomrie@gmail.com

1535 Creative Hub
L-4620, Differdange, Luxembourg