Elena Zapassky

Bio

Most of my time I dedicate to photography, drawings, paintings, printings.

Statement

People and Painting Gallery will give me a wonderful opportunity to expose my works to the public, to see people's reaction and, thus, to advance as an artist.

2026

• The Poetics of the Unperfect

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  There is a kind of beauty that escapes all canons — a beauty that lives in the trembling line, in the hesitant gesture, in the visible traces of searching. In art, imperfection is not a flaw but a signature — a testimony of human presence, of the subjective gaze that reshapes the world through its own sensibility. Every artist carries within a constellation of signs, rhythms, tensions, and silences. From the meeting of these inner worlds emerge singular forms — expressions of how each of us understands and reinterprets reality. Artistic practice thus becomes a space of freedom, where theory dissolves into gesture, and concept merges with emotion. Beauty, then, is no longer an external ideal but an inner experience — the result of an intimate relation between the artwork and the one who beholds it, between intention and perception. Each piece speaks not only of the one who created it, but also of the one who contemplates it. In this silent exchange, imperfection becomes a bridge: an opening toward authenticity, a proof that art is alive — unfinished, ever-evolving, and profoundly human.

• Caring for Nature is Caring for Ourselves

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  In the current context of environmental crisis, global conflicts, and the effects of climate change, we need a new way of relating to nature, to the planet we inhabit, and to each other as humanity. Nature and its resources are not infinite, yet our global economy acts as if they were. The crises we face stem from the way we relate to nature, as we fail to understand that its ecosystems cannot be overexploited due to their roles in climate regulation and the self-regulation of various processes. Ecosystems are interconnected and enable the stabilization of the climate, biogeochemical cycles, and biodiversity. From clouds to algae, every element plays a part in these processes. There are planetary boundaries we must respect to ensure our survival. Therefore, it is essential to care for nature, respect it, and understand that we are part of it. Recognizing and honoring its vast biodiversity is also the first step toward a more harmonious humanity. Money is worthless if we do not have a planet in good condition to enjoy and if we fail to foster good relations among our peoples. “Nature does not belong to us; we belong to it.”

• From Darkness to Light

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  Toward the Light is the path every living being is destined to walk, and for humans, this journey is especially profound. It begins with a life bound by primal and instinctive impulses and, through experience after experience, lifetime after lifetime, moves toward an awakening. It is a gradual ascent to self-awareness, to the recognition of our higher nature, and to an understanding of the Universe, a state many call enlightenment or Buddhahood.

• Landscape Through My Eyes

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  There is a kind of beauty that escapes all canons — a beauty that lives in the trembling line, in the hesitant gesture, in the visible traces of searching. In art, imperfection is not a flaw but a signature — a testimony of human presence, of the subjective gaze that reshapes the world through its own sensibility. Every artist carries within a constellation of signs, rhythms, tensions, and silences. From the meeting of these inner worlds emerge singular forms — expressions of how each of us understands and reinterprets reality. Artistic practice thus becomes a space of freedom, where theory dissolves into gesture, and concept merges with emotion. Beauty, then, is no longer an external ideal but an inner experience — the result of an intimate relation between the artwork and the one who beholds it, between intention and perception. Each piece speaks not only of the one who created it, but also of the one who contemplates it. In this silent exchange, imperfection becomes a bridge: an opening toward authenticity, a proof that art is alive — unfinished, ever-evolving, and profoundly human.

2025

• Moon

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  What does Moon mean to you? When to find moon in the night sky, you might feel so happy and your heart pounds with joy as to find a treasure in a box. Moon makes our heart so warm and relaxing. Moon is always watching us whether brightly and visibly, or quietly from behind the clouds, no matter where we are. Moon is like a mother who is always caring her children. I believe we human and all creatures are protected by Moon. In this painting, I express my nostalgia with an autumn harvests (Japanese large chrysanthemums, Japanese silver grasses), nature (Moon, Mt. Iwaki in my hometown Aomori prefecture) and creatures (Dragon flies, a cat), which are shined by Moon. A cat looks up Moon, nostalgically thinking of her hometown in autumn. Submit your artwork related to your feeling, story or your thoughts over the moon. Describe what you mean by that to the viewers. I expect your work touches to the viewers who feel a heartwarming moment by your artwork.

• From the Gallery's Storeroom 2025

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  Many great works are being submitted to our Juried Exhibitions. According to the rules, our curators select only 20 works for each exhibition. The exhibition curation is a separate art. Each individual work must be a part of the "big picture". Unfortunately, many amazing works "fall through the crack". As we remember from Leonard Cohen: "There is a crack, a crack in everything. That's how the light gets in". Some of these works are so great that we still want to show them to our fans. We decided that at the end of this year we will organize a special exhibition "From the Gallery's Storeroom" where we will exhibit some of the works applied, but not selected for any other exhibitions during this year.