About Daniela
Daniela is a mixed-media artist based in Chicago, working on paintings, ceramics, sculpture, collage, and illustration, with a visual metaphor for the interconnectedness of all things, reflecting themes of unity and the cyclical nature of life. Her art explores identity, culture, and social issues, inviting viewers to observe our shared human experience. Daniela works across arts administration, design, and communications as an Arts Management, Social Media Consultant, and Print Specialist. She brings experience in branding, marketing strategy, and production design, supporting both cultural organizations and creative teams in building cohesive and effective visual systems. She has collaborated with organizations and companies, including Rivian, Deeply Rooted Dance Theater, and Madden Creative. Daniela is also active within Chicago’s arts community through her work with Oliva Gallery and Bridgeport Artist Community, where she contributes to gallery operations and community engagement.
Mixed Media Artist
My Background
Exhibtions
2026 Oliva Gallery, Art in Transit, Chicago, IL
2026 Mitte 37, Expanded Field Migrating the Colour Fields, Burgdorf, Germany
2026 Ocean Between IX, Migrating the Colour Fields, Hannover, Germany
2026 Real Innovative Artist, The Spaces We Create, Chicago, IL
2025 Zhou B Art Center, Palette of Voices: Six Curators on Space, Chicago, IL
2025 Studio Free Love, Impressions Nº3, Group Exhibition, Chicago, IL
2024 Hokin Gallery, Reflections, Group Exhibition, Chicago, IL
2023 C33, Small Works Group Exhibition, Chicago, IL
2023 Glass Curtain, Out of the Basement: Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition, Chicago, IL
2023 C33, Third Annual SOFA Postcard Art Fundraiser Exhibition, Chicago, IL
Curations
2026 SofaLoft, Ocean Between IX, Migrating the Colour Fields, Hannover, Germany
2026 Vjosa Cafe & Events, Our Kind of Town, Chicago, IL
2026 Vjosa Cafe & Events, Abstract Dialogues, Chicago, IL
2025 Vjosa Cafe & Events, Human Nature, Chicago, IL
2024 The Center Galleries, Get Up! Stand Up! Chicago Acts Against Apartheid, Chicago, IL
2024 The Center Galleries, Ama-zine Exhibition, Chicago, IL
Education
2025
Columbia College Chicago
Master's Degree in Arts Management and Entertainment
2023
Columbia College Chicago
Bachelors Degree in Fine Arts
2021
Elgin Community College
Associates in Arts
Exhibitions and Publications
IG: @EllaArtsi | ellaartsi@gmail.com