Elena is a contemporary fine arts collage artist who explores the rich textures and colors of the natural world through her striking use of repurposed paper. Her practice is a meditative balance of chaos, delight, and meticulous execution.
On the Plains #1, repurposed paper collage and cold wax on panel, 14x11
Across the Strait, repurposed paper collage on paper, 18x24
By the Sea, repurposed paper collage and acrylic on paper, 18x24
On the Plains #2, repurposed paper collage and cold wax on panel, 14x11
Across the Lake #1, repurposed paper collage and cold wax on panel, 11x14
Across the Lake #2, repurposed paper collage and cold wax on panel, 8x10
Under the Aspens, repurposed paper collage on paper, 9x12
Through the Snow, repurposed paper collage and acrylic on paper, 16x22
Sunset on the Bay, repurposed paper collage and cold wax on panel, 20x16
Eventide Beach Walk, repurposed paper collage and cold wax on panel, 16x20
Across the River #1, repurposed paper collage and cold wax on paper, 11x14
Beneath the Moon #2, repurposed paper collage and cold wax on panel, 20x16
Beneath the Moon #3, repurposed paper collage and cold wax on panel, 10x8
Bayside, repurposed paper collage and cold wax on panel, 8x10
Highs and Lows, repurposed paper collage and cold wax on panel, 12x9
In the Deep, repurposed paper collage and acrylic on paper, 18x24
Serenity, repurposed paper collage and cold wax on panel, 12x9
Rising Above, repurposed paper collage on paper, 24x18
Beneath the Moon #1, repurposed paper collage on paper, 11x14
Through the Trees, repurposed paper collage and acrylic on paper, 9x12
Fire on the Water, repurposed paper collage on paper, 24x18
Rising Up, repurposed paper collage and cold wax on panel, 11x14
ARTIST STATEMENT
“My practice is based on exploring the rich textures and colors of the natural world and discovering surprising relationships in the visual language of paper that has outlasted its original purpose. I begin by collecting, curating, and repurposing paper for each piece, thumbing through the detritus of old magazines, catalogs, and calendars that collectively speak to our fleeting day-to-day interests, the changes our world has undergone over the last several decades, and the devastating amount of single-use paper we waste every day. Using a chaotic and playful technique of placing and pasting randomly cut geometric shapes, I meticulously transform colors, textures, and patterns into striking natural landscapes and finely rendered flora and fauna. Bringing a rigorous fine arts ethos to my collage practice, I use only the highest-quality finishes and framing to ensure that the resources I’ve repurposed will stand the test of time.”