Leo Elia (born 1998 in Berlin) is a German post-socialist-futurist artist. His work unfolds in expansive narrative cycles. Each cycle integrates a range of techniques, including sculpture, drawing, painting, sound, performance, and video.A recurring theme in Elia’s practice are cycles of promise and disappointment. He frequently overlays disparate historical timelines and treats entertainment media as documentary evidence, tracing continuities between the past, the present, the future and fantasy. His work often implicitly engages with the legacy of the GDR and the aftermath of the Wende.Born to East German parents, Elia grew up in Berlin-Mitte during the gentrifying surge of the 1990s, surrounded by the debris of socialism. His father, a former advertising professional, introduced him to marketing tactics by analyzing Super Bowl commercials. A formative encounter with Yoko Ono in his teens prompted him to pursue art.Elia has exhibited internationally since 2023. Upcoming solo exhibitions include aaaa Nordhavn, Copenhagen (2025); Basement (in conjunction with Rewild), Copenhagen (2025); and aaaa Nordhavn, Copenhagen (2026). Recent solo exhibitions include SARA’S, New York (with Rachel Rosheger) (2023). Upcoming group exhibitions include Dummy, Copenhagen (2025). Recent group exhibition include UBS Exhibition Center, New York (2024); Kupfer Gallery, London (2024); Palazzo San Giuseppe, Polignano a Mare (2024); Deichtorhallen, Hamburg (2024); Lobe Block, Berlin (2023); and Locker Room Gallery, New York (2023). He studied at Hochschule für Bildende Künste Hamburg and Bard College, New York.Click here for FULL PORTFOLIO (COMING SOON)Contact at [email protected]