Ēlena Ēto lives and works in Germany and always had a strong interest in transformation and creation and began painting at a very early age. Awarded a design degree in 2004, she deepened her passion for abstract art and nature. She has travelled and lived in the Caribbean, Africa and South America where her unique and intimate visual vocabulary was founded. In her paintings she uses handmade paper, metals, stone flours, homemade paints and antique linen. The texture and distinctive depth of her work is achieved through countless layers of these materials and represents the constant transformation of reality. The intentionally imperfect work is artificially aged and opposes the pursuit of the bright and perfect norm. Despite the wide range of interpretation of abstract art, the particular calm that emanates from her works creates a deep connection between the viewer and the artist herself. Her work can be found in private and public collections and was recently exhibited in Germany, Switzerland and North America.
