Elena Iosilevich (aka Seroff) is a Russian-born American artist who works in abstract painting, drawing, and printmaking. Born in the coastal city of Kaliningrad (known as Königsberg), Elena developed a passion for art at a young age. She spent her teenage years in Paldiskiy, Estonia, finishing high school and studying fashion design at LEX University in Tallinn. Following the collapse of the Soviet Union, Elena returned to her home city, where she earned a diploma from the Art and Industry College in Decorative Art.
In 1996, Elena immigrated to New York, where perspectives on art continued to develop and evolve. The vibrant lifestyle of New York City and its diverse art environment led Elena to delve into Cubism and Abstraction. She realized that these realms align more closely with her artistic philosophy. This new direction has allowed her to explore deeper themes and emotions through her work. Elena describes the creation of her artworks as an intuitive experience through which she expresses the concepts of life that drive humanity the most, such as love, truth, and the underlying beauty of the everyday experience. The artist works with traditional mediums, employing oils, watercolors, ink, and pencils. Elena's work spans symbolism in an abstract style. Among the pioneers who inspired Elena are Juan Gris, Kazimir Malevich, Lyubov Popova, and Pavel Filonov.
In 2010, the artist participated in the two-year figurative drawing program at The National Academy and School of Fine Art, where she was guided by prominent artists like Sharon Sprung, Eric March, and Chelsea Classical Studio, which was instructed by Brandon Soloff. In 2015, Elena's artistic journey took a new turn. She founded Clarus Art Studio for children, became the art director at The Pushkin Society of America, and established The Pushkin Society Artists Guild, supporting artists from former Soviet Union regions. Later, Elena founded Artios Gallery, an online platform for contemporary international art. In 2021, Elena's works were showcased in the group exhibition 'Sciarsism' at the Kyiv History Museum, Ukraine. She received The Best Artist in Abstract award during the show and exhibited at the Moscow Museum of Modern Art (MMOMA).
Today, Elena continues to create from her New York studio, drawing inspiration from the city's endless motion and complexity.
Education
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The certified program, Sotheby's Art Institute
New York, NY (2019)
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Chelsea Classical Art Studio, New York, NY (2012-2016)
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Figurative Drawing, National Academy and School of Fine Art
New York, NY (2012)
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Professional Art and Industry College, BA Decorative Art and Craft
Kaliningrad / Königsberg, Russia (1995)
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“LEX” University, Fashion Design
Tallinn, Estonia (1993)
Professional Affiliation
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The Print Club of New York, Member
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Allied Artists of America, Member
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National Association of Women Artists, Member
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Southampton Artists Association, Member
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The Pushkin Society of America, Art Director / Curator
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An International Art Alliance, Member
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Association of Women Art Dealers, Member
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Artios Gallery, Founder
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Art Plexus Group, Project Collaborator
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Sciarsism Group, Member @ Project Collaborator
Collection
Artworks are represented in private collections in the USA, Spain, Russia, Estonia, Ukraine, Czech Republic, The UK.
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CV / Selected Exhibitions (PDF)
Selected Exhibitions and Art Fairs
2024 Transfigured, Debbie Dickinson Gallery, NYC
2024 Affordable Art Fair Fall, NYC
2024 Reflection, MORA Museum of International Art, Jersey City, NJ
2024 NAWA's 135th Anniversary Show, One Art Space, NYC
2024 Nouveau Geo / A Historical Review of Geometric Abstraction from 1980s-2024, Landmark Art Space, NYC
2024 Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories, NAWA & Vanda Gallery, New Rochelle, NY
2024 Affordable Art Fair, Spring, NYC
2024 International Juried Show, The Center For Contemporary Art, Bedminster, NJ
2023 Shanghai International Art Fair, China
2023 MvVO AD Art Show, Powerhouse Arts, NY
2023 NAWA 134th Annual Exhibition, One Art Space, NY
2023 ArtExpo New York Fair, NYC
2022 Support Ukraine Group Show, Tenri Cultural Institute / International Art Alliance, NY
2021 Sciarsism, Moscow Museum of Modern Art (MMOMA), Moscow, Russia
2021 Best Artist in Abstract Art, Kyiv History Museum & Exhibition Center, Kyiv, Ukraine
2021 MvVO AD Art Show at Westfield World Trade Center, NY
2021 Circle Foundation For The Arts, Online
2021 Santa Fe Art & Design Fair, Santa Fe, NM
2020 RAVE Miami Art Fair, Online
2020 My America, International Salon of Contemporary Art, Online
2019 Traveling Through The Light, Tenri Cultural Institute curated by Artios Gallery, NY
2019 In Search of An Illusion, Tenri Cultural Institute, NY
2018 The SOHO Art Show, Dacia Gallery, NY
2018 NAWA 129th Annual Member Exhibition, 195 Chrystie Street Gallery, NY
2018 An Uncompromising Power of Expression: A Rhapsody in Diversity, Tenri Cultural Institute, NY
2017 NAWA Gallery Member Exhibition, National Association of Women Artists, NY
2017 IAF (International Art Festival), The Highline Loft Gallery curated by Museum of Russian Art, NY
2017 Metamorphosis of Dreams. From Past to the Present, Tenri Cultural Institute, NY
2017 Faces of the Earth, Solo show, Grand Central Public Library, NY
2017 The Adore of Spring, Caelum Gallery, NY
2017 Sergey Hollerbarch & The Pushkin Society in America, The 67th St Public Library, NY
2017 Tatiana's Day Show, The National Writer Union, NY
2017 Tales of Talents, An International Art Alliance, NY
2016 Search of Imagination, Museum of Russian ART, NJ
2015 Southampton Artist Association Member Show, The Levitas Center for the Arts, NY
2014 Art in the Park, Southampton Artist Association, NY
2013 The 16th Annual Fine Art Show, Nassau County Museum of Art, Roslyn Harbor, NY
2013 The 24th Annual Fine Art and Craft Show, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, NY
2013 LIC open Arts 10x10 Exhibition, Long Island City, NY
2012 An International Art Festival, Museum of Russian Art, NJ
2012 Art Takes Miami, Artists Wanted Organization, Miami, FL
2012 Labor Day Show, Southampton Artist Association, The Levitas Center for the Arts, NY
2012 Memorial Day Show, Southampton Artist Association, The Levitas Center for the Arts, NY