Elyse Graham's work is driven by the processes she develops for the very specific materials she uses; most notably plaster and resin. Her drip vases are created with a process Graham designed to cast plaster inside of a flexible latex balloon mold. The interiors of the vessels are then sealed with layers of poured resin, making them functional pieces. Each vase is hand-dyed with custom mixed pigments and finished with a unique pattern of dyed plaster protuberances. The exterior of each piece is sealed with a UV-resistant acrylic coating. The inspiration for this collection comes from Graham's fascination with the microbiome and the vast and unseen world we are just beginning to explore. She creates with a sense of curiosity, wonder, and joy. Elyse Graham was born and currently resides in Los Angeles, California, she graduated from Brown University in 2003 earning a BA in Art: Semiotics.