➰Julia Elsas ➰

I am absolutely thrilled to announce that our debut album, ABOVE GROUND, is out now! Featuring the sounds of ceramic instruments made by Julia Elsas @something_elsas between 2014-2023 Musicians: Julia Elsas @something_elsas , Mike Irwin @mikeirwinmusic , Kirk Knuffke @kirk.knuffke , Madeleine Ventrice @ventriceknuffke , Kenny Wollesen @wollesonic , Doug Wieselman @dougwieselman RECORDED AND MIXED BY: Michael Coleman @michaelprincecoleman Figure 8 Studios @figure8recording MASTERED BY: Bobbi Giel Welcome to 1979 Industries @welcometo1979industries DESIGNED BY: Meg Moorhouse @loveandvictory 
Head to the SONIC MUD Bandcamp page or the gorgeous new SONIC MUD website (link in bio), designed in collaboration with my immensely talented friend Meg Moorehouse @loveandvictory 
This project has been in the works for many years, and I could not have done it without the incredible and brilliant musicians that I've had the honor to work with, most especially, my longtime collaborator and muse, Kenny Wollesen @wollesonic #kennywollesen #sonicmud #ceramicinstrument #handmadeinstrument #ceramicflute #udu #ududrum #ceramichorn #soundart #sonicart #soundsculpture #earthsounds #aboveground #ceramicchimes #chimes #chimechoir #sonicmudaboveground #kennywollesen #juliaelsas

A small selection of my exclusive capsule collection for the #whitneyshop is now online! This project was made in collaboration with @sivanspb and celebrates the @whitneymuseum 2024 Whitney Biennial. The hand built one-of-a-kind ceramic pieces are also on view and for sale in the #whitneymuseumshop throughout the length of the biennial. More work will be online soon! Check it out here: /collections/julia-elsas 💚💜🧡🩵 #juliaelsas #ceramicvase #wallhook #functionalceramics #designobject #objectdesign #whitneyshop #whitneymuseum #whitneybiennial2024 #functionalart #whitneybiennial

Two years ago today, my installation Chime Choir opened at @waycoolergallery . Originally planned to open in April 2020, the exhibition was pushed back 7 months and opened in October. I hope to reinstall another iteration of Chime Choir in the near future. Chime Choir was an installation of 1,250 microtonal porcelain chimes. Visitors were invited to interact with the installation and play the chimes with the provided felt hand mallets, adding their own music to a continuous loop in the @waycoolergallery space. The sound loop was created by musicians Kenny Wollesen @wollesonic and William Shore @w_shore and myself. We recorded the piece in February 2020 at Figure 8 studio with Michael Coleman @michaelprincecoleman . I created Chime Choir to be an encompassing communal instrument that people could move in and out of and play freely, simultaneously alone and together over a span of time. My aim was to create an environment in which everyone may feel embraced and touched by the music of Chime Choir.
 Chime Choir grew out of my ongoing exploration of the sonic potential of sculpture. I consider my sculptures to be fully realized when they are being played. To this end, I have organized a series of one-night musical performances, under the name SONIC MUD @sonicmud , which brings together ceramic instruments and established musicians.

Solstice Wind Chimes with Julia Elsas May 17, June 21 from 1PM - 4PM Join us for a very special two-part wind chime making workshop with multidisciplinary artist and instrument builder, Julia Elsas, to celebrate the summer solstice!

Solstice Wind Chimes with Julia Elsas @something_elsas May 17, June 21 1PM - 4PM Join us for a very special two-part wind chime making workshop with multidisciplinary artist and instrument builder, Julia Elsas, to celebrate the summer solstice! FIRST SESSION: Julia will guide you through making ceramic components for your very own ceramic wind chime. SECOND SESSION: on the afternoon of the summer solstice, we will assemble our chimes and end the workshop with an improvisational sound performance, welcoming the longest day of the year and making intentions for the coming months. Julia Elsas is a multi-disciplinary artist based in Brooklyn, NY. Her art practice encompasses ceramics, textiles, printmaking, sculpture, installation and performance. Recent exhibitions and performances include Asya Geisberg Gallery, Available Items, Carnegie Museum of Art, Pasaquan, The Bo Bartlett Center, Isabel Sullivan Gallery and Jane Hartsook Gallery. Portrait photo by: Sid Keiser

Ended 2025 with a beautiful concert and celebration of The Music of Rose Thorne, songs written by #kennywollesen ’s grandmother 100 years ago, at @theowlbk ! I was so lucky to sit on stage and play Wollesonics with the fabulous @christinacourtin , Jennifer Charles, @kellygreenpiano , @jeonglimyangzzzz , @tonyscherr , @atwalhamir , @elizabethpupowalker @samistevens Scroll through to see a small selection of photos documenting the evening by @weirdhours

I’m thrilled to be a part of the third celebration of the music of Rose Thorne at @theowlbk on Monday, December 29th. I made some special teacups and saucers just for this event! Doors 7pm. Show 7:30pm sharp! Tickets $35 advance and $40 at the door. Head to @theowlbk for your tickets or copy and paste from here (/e/kenny-wollesen-s-rose-thorne-2025-12-29-the-owl-brooklyn-d7791c) Hosted by @theowlbk and the Wollesonic Tea & Talk Club we will hear the music that Rose Thorne, #kennywollesen ’s grandmother, wrote 100 years ago. Musicians include: Christina Courtin @christinacourtin , Fay Victor @freesongsinger , Jennifer Charles, Kelly Green @kellygreenpiano , Kenny Wollesen, Jeong Lim Yang @jeonglimyangzzzz , Tony Scherr @tonyscherr , Hamir Atwal @atwalhamir , Julia Elsas @something_elsas & Elizabeth-Pupo Walker @elizabethpupowalker Hope to see you there for this third celebration of the music of Rose Thorne! Happy Solstice!

I’m having an Open Studio / Holiday Sale this Sunday, 12-6 with @byelenamahno and @meglovespaint ! Swing by and say hello if you are in the neighborhood. 💕

Thank you @doriechevlen for including my menorah in your 2025 @wirecutter @nytimes menorah round up! They are available on my website and for sale at a few upcoming NYC holiday markets. Sign up for my newsletter (link in bio) to hear more about December happenings. All menorahs on my website will ship in early December! Article link in bio☝🏻and: /wirecutter/reviews/the-best-modern-menorahs/

Last day of ‘Above Ground’ at @available_items ! @sonicmud performance at 4pm. The gallery is open until 5pm!

“Above Ground” my solo exhibition of hand-built instruments at @available_items closes this weekend! You are invited to join us for a 4pm @sonicmud concert on Sunday, November 16th. Performing with me on ceramic instruments will be @atwalhamir @willcrushwater and @photay Available Items @available_items 64 Broadway Tivoli, NY You can see exhibition images and a checklist at

Glass Petal Shakers 1 and 2 on view through November 16 at @available_items . I made these pieces at my favorite studio away from studio @shiny_sparkle_labs 💕 Working with glass is like painting with light. Glazing ceramics is like painting in the dark. I’ve been moving more towards light these days. Scroll through to trace, in reverse order, a very abbreviated glimpse of the multi-year path that brought me to the Glass Petal Shakers. Petal Shaker 📸 @artphotobiz