Bio

Elizabeth McElwee Janss was born in Ohio, grew up in South Carolina and has called Los Angeles home for the past 16 years.  She received her undergraduate degree and master’s degree in neuroscience from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.  She received her law degree from UC Hastings in San Francisco.  Her ceramics often explore elements of the human body.  Other pieces touch upon a magical reality spun from a love of science and punk rock.  When not creating art, Elizabeth spends time with her three children, tiny dog named Zeus, giant horse named Benji and the cuddliest cat named Diesel.