Ellen Sollod often addresses environmental and social concerns through her public art and studio practice. As an artist working in the public realm, she conceptualizes urban spaces as places for people. Her work speaks to the identity of place and creates intimacy even when the scale is large. She is interested in creating a balance between broad concepts and the particular–through art that brings excitement to the urban environment while revealing little known facts or the hidden histories, creating layers of meaning. The work takes many forms of expression and materials–depending upon the site and issue at hand. She has been practicing the art of making places public for over 15 years.