Elton Gilbert is a young artist based in Austin, Texas, whose works include intricate ceramics, mixed media sculpture, elaborate portraits and paintings and relief prints made from detailed block carvings. Elton’s work has received state and national recognition for its refinement and execution of difficult techniques, combined in unique ways. He explores themes of identity and transformation, inviting viewers to explore beyond first impressions, to discover hidden perspectives and meanings in the ornate layers of his work.