Quite simply, art is my way of translating my emotions when I observe the world around me. I create art that is my editorial on current events—the triumph of justice, the pain of injustice, women and children’s issues and sometimes a simple expression of my love for trees. For me, each piece is a manifestation of an idea, a social issue, or a relationship. My goal is to enlighten, to surprise, and most importantly, to start a conversation and a survey of one's own emotions and viewpoints. My ongoing wonder, frustration and fascination with our culture comes out in my work and I invite you to co-create meaning in this art with your own memories and opinions. Explore the details and find your own story within them.
Elana was a Creative Director and Art Director for more than 30 years. She also created her own product lines and appeared on QVC and the Today Show with her unique, patented inventions. Recently retired from her design firm, she is now focusing her attention on creating personal art in her long-loved mediums of assemblage and photography.