Elena

Elena

Born in 1998 and a graduate of Gakushuin Women's College, Elena is an artist who creates new forms of art by combining the essence of traditional Japanese ukiyo-e with a pop, original sensibility and a modern perspective. Her distinctive style, which relies on intuition and vibrant colors without preliminary sketches, is distinctive, and each piece is imbued with a unique rhythm and vitality. The character "Chibi-chan" depicted in her work originated as a doodle Elena created during a math class in junior high school. Born from the turbulent mind and fantasy of adolescence, this character has now grown into what could be called a muse for Elena's work. With her large eyes and slightly mysterious, cute expression, Chibi-chan gently touches the hearts of viewers, bringing color and healing to their daily lives. Her works are imbued with the desire to retain a pure heart and childlike innocence even as adults, and the nobility of living a life of self-affirmation amidst diversity. This feeling awakens the nostalgia and sense of playfulness deep within the viewer's heart through his work, bringing empathy and warmth.

Artworks

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Major solo exhibitions

2025
  • "Awakening" AND COLLECTION (Omotesando/Tokyo)
2024
  • Center Terrace Astronomical Observatory (Kagoshima)
2023
  • "Prologue" AND COLLECTION (Omotesando/Tokyo)

Major art fairs

  • Affordable Art Fair (Hong Kong)
  • Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Contemporary Art Exhibition (Taiwan)
  • art3f Paris (Paris/France)
  • World Art Dubai 2024 (Dubai, United Arab Emirates)
  • ART TAIPEI (Taipei/Taiwan)

Awards

  • ACI AUDITION 2024 Grand Prix Winner

Exhibition

ART TAIPEI 2023

2023.12.20 Wed -12.23 Sat

YOICHIRO ANDOElenaTsunahisa OGINO

AND COLLECTION Contemporary Art will be exhibiting at ART TAIPEI (@arttaipei), an art fair held in Taiwan. We will b...