Bio

Yelena Rodina was born and raised in Moscow, Russia. She began her training as an artist when she was 9 years old. She received a Bachelor of Fine Art degree from Moscow Pedagogical University, faculty of Art. Later, Yelena came to US. She has been showing her work throughout the Washington DC area since 2005. Starting from 1998 Yelena has been working as a custom rug artist. She did rug designs for Marriott Riga Hotel-NY, Hilton Palmer House - Chicago, Melrose Hotel-DC, US Department of Justice, Hotel Washington -DC, Ballroom of University of Maryland, and many others. Her design was selected as one of the hottest project of the year 2003(Contract Magazine December 2003)

Statement

"In my paintings I prefer to use impressions and methods that I come by during trips to other places. Trying to translate this experience through painting is an exciting process.
When I transfer my impressions to canvas, to enhance visual effect and create a mood I alter the shape and colors of objects in the picture. I find a type of visual language that helps me to create that spirit.
To change the shapes I use Kaleidoscope effect, that is I break the object forms into smaller elements drawn in bright, saturated colors. In the result the painting looks surrealistic even though it has realistic roots."

Contact Information:

Yelena Rodina 3500 Honey Locust Ct.
Fairfax VA 22033 (703) 437 8840
yelena@modern-art-studio.com
www.modern-art-studio.com