ARTIST BIO
A professional translator and psychologist, and an avid traveler, Elena has always been fascinated by what is over there beyond the horizon, eagerly turning the multicolored pages of the book called the world. When in the year 2020 the everyday reality was squeezed between the walls of one´s homeplace by the pandemic, she felt a strong urge to create her own traveling destinations – on canvas, using first acrylic and later oil paints. Since then it has been an exciting creative journey into the wonderful realm of land-, sea-, city- and countryscapes, through extensive practicing via numerous online tutorials and later en plein air.
Elena´s big passion and favorite topic for painting is Greece, the land she first visited years ago. The future painter immediately fell in love with its breathtaking views, vibrant colors, gentle sea, unique architecture, kind-hearted and always cheerful people, deep spirituality, and of course the ever-present gatoules – cats. She likes to include these cute creatures, the unofficial symbol of the country, into her creative works in different forms, shapes and sizes. Another important symbol of Greece, the impressive Eastern Orthodox churches, are also often present in her paintings.
Being a self-taught artist with a strong calling, Elena highly appreciates the transformative power of art which can brighten the mundanity of life. Her professional psychological background helps her create harmonious color combinations and dreamy moods that lift the viewers above daily anxieties and caringly bring them to safe and happy places. Thus, a kind of healing therapy is provided through her painted works which adorn the homes of art connoisseurs in Germany, Greece, Switzerland and Canada.
ARTIST STATEMENT
Carpe Diem
My generation, just like many others throughout the history of humanity, was born into a strange and unsettling epoch of ever-happening changes. The ancient Chinese curse turned real yet again: we are struggling to find inner peace amidst the chaos of daily life full of unpredictabilities, stresses and injustice. Is miracle healing even possible? Where to look for it? If you try to listen to your soul´s quiet whisper, it might prompt you: at the origins - in the eternal beauty of nature, in the innocent simplicity of animals, in the rejuvenating sounds of church bells which remind us that we are not alone in this enormous Universe. And in the inspiring works of art.
Once I was told that my name means “shining light” in Greek language. It is an absolute joy and a great honor for me to see people lighten up while looking at my paintings. The media and techniques I use as an artist may vary – from acrylics to oils, from smooth textures to structure paste and decorative elements - but the message is always the same: sticking with the timeless is the ultimate recipe for happiness. Celebrate the here and now, be fully present in the moment: no sadness from the past, no worries about the future. This is a very simple yet powerful philosophy I´m trying to transmit through my works.
I will feel truly fulfilled if my paintings help bringing out the elusive yet omnipresent harmony of the world in your eyes and in your heart and soul, too.
MY PAINTINGS
Cats and Greece, in reality and dreams
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