Elaine is an illustrator based in New York City. 

She is currently pursuing an MFA in Illustration as Visual Essay at the School of Visual Arts. She earned her bachelor’s degree in architecture from Syracuse University. Her work often incorporates architectural elements, using them to shape her compositions and guide her narratives.

Contact her with any questions or inquiries via hello@elainexmou.com

Awards & Recognition

3x3 Illustration Annual 23, Professional Show Merit, 2026

American Illustration 45, Chosen Winner, 2026

Alumni Scholarship Awards, School of Visual Arts, 2026

MFA Illustration Department Merit Scholarship, School of Visual Arts, 2024 - 2026

The William J. Slivers Prize, Syracuse University, Honorable Mention, 2019

Exhibitions

MFA Illustration as Visual Essay Spring 2026 Thesis Exhibition, SVA Chelsea Gallery, New York, 2026

The Book Show, SVA Gramercy Gallery, New York, 2025

The Visit to the Museum, SVA Chelsea Gallery, New York, 2025

Interviews & Publications

AKAxSVA Calendar, 2025

Bold Journey, 2025