The Elpis Collection
Stories that shape us. Not as history. As inheritance. Because art is the highest form of hope.
The Elpis Collection documents women who shifted systems.
We are building a growing archive of historically grounded stories — each one paired with artwork that reveals both the visible moment and the deeper structure behind it.
If you are an artist, writer, researcher, or curator, we invite thoughtful submissions.
We invite all creators world-wide to participate in the Elpis Collection.
What We Are Looking For
We seek stories that:
Identify a clear structural barrier for women
Document a specific moment of resistance
Trace measurable cultural, institutional, or social impact
Contribute to the collective inheritance
The artwork deepens the research. It does not replace it.
Elpis is not about fame. it is about structural shift and the legacy you leave as ancestor.
For Artists
Visual submissions should:
Reflect a dual narrative (surface and structure, visible and hidden) represented visually and may be accompanied by poetry, stories, film, audio.
Use any visual style or medium (from abstract to realism).
Align with documented history.
Include a short artist statement explaining the conceptual relationship to the story.
The artwork deepens the research. It does not replace it.
You may sell your artwork directly to collectors. You keep 100% of your sale.
Story Structure
All submissions follow the Elpis narrative framework:
1. Origin Stories: Who she was and the historical context.
2. Resistance: The documented moment of confrontation or exclusion.
3. Becoming: What changed over time.
4. Future Ancestors: What became possible (if any) because she entered the space.
This consistency protects the integrity of the archive.
Research Standards
Submissions must include:
Verified dates
Credible sources
At least one primary or institutional reference
We do not publish unsourced or speculative narratives.
Historical precision matters.
Tone & Voice
Elpis is grounded and clear.
We avoid romanticized struggle, exaggerated claims, and inspirational cliché. We document inheritance.
How to Submit (see Form below)
All submissions are reviewed for historical credibility, structural clarity, and alignment with the collection.
What to include:
Artwork name
Summary explaining the story
Full draft following the required structure:
1. Origin Stories: Who she was and the historical context.
2. Resistance: The documented moment of confrontation or exclusion.
3. Becoming: What changed over time.
4. Future Ancestors: What became possible (if any) because she entered the space.
Citation list
Short contributor bio
