ELIZABETH HAUTAU KARP
Elizabeth Hautau’s work explores themes of home, belonging, and the decisions made by our ancestors to transplant their roots, both literally and figuratively. She draws inspiration from her love of plants and her curiosity about cultural exchange—how seeds carried by travelers are planted to create comfort and familiarity in new regions.
Born on a flower farm in the foothills of Appalachia, Elizabeth attended Moore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia, where she earned her BFA in 1999. She has exhibited at the Allisa Duckler Gallery in Portland, the Avondale Art Alliance, and the Decatur Art Alliance Emerging Artist program. Elizabeth is a former member of The Goat Farm and the Grant Park Collective (The Mattress Factory) and participated in the WhiteSpace Angel Blow-out and the Art Writers Mentorship Program with BurnAway Magazine.
As Art Director for Emory Magazine at Emory University, she continues to evolve and grow as an artist. Elizabeth has received recognition through design awards from CASE - Circle of Excellence and The Phoenix Awards, and her work has been featured in design publications, including Rockport Publishing. She lives with her partner and their son in Avondale Estates, Georgia, while actively seeking new opportunities to exhibit her art.
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ARTIST STATEMENT
My paintings explore the deep kinship shared among humans through the lens of the natural world, focusing on the beauty of plants. The language of plants and their medicinal properties and cultural symbolism serve as a bridge to understanding one another. They remind us of our shared experiences and create a strong sense of unity across humankind.
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EDUCATION
1990, Moore College of Art and Design, BFA, Graphic Design
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EXHIBITIONS AND SHOWS
Kai Lin Art, The New South Group Show, Atlanta, GA, 2025
Gallery Chimera, Atlanta, GA, 2024
Moore College of Art and Design Alumni Show, Philadelphia, PA, 2024
Avondale Arts Alliance, Avondale Estates, GA, 2023-24
Decatur Arts Alliance 2023
Goat Farm Atlanta GA 2017-2019
Wild Oats and Billy Goats 2015-2019
Decatur Market and Gallery 2013-2015
Grant Park Collective (The Mattress Factory) Atlanta GA 2002
WhiteSpace Gallery Christmas Show, Atlanta GA 2002
Alysia Duckler Gallery, Portland OR 1997-98
Red River Gallery, Atlanta GA 1997-98
RESIDENCIES
Wild Acres Art Retreat, Little Switzerland, NC, 2025
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