Lena Kolambet, an abstract painter based in Spain, is a visionary artist whose creative journey has been marked by continuous innovation and a commitment to pushing the boundaries of her craft. With a profound emphasis on bold color combinations, intricate blending techniques, and the incorporation of textures, Lena has developed a distinctive artistic voice. Also, one of the directions of Lena’s creativity is digital art, which expands the possibilities for the realization of ideas. Lena Kolambet’s oeuvre stands as a testament to her artistic prowess, reflecting a captivating exploration of the complexities of the human experience.

Drawing inspiration from her extensive world travels, Lena seeks to evoke a profound perceptual shift in her viewers, offering a unique emotional and intellectual experience for each observer.

Born in Kyiv, Ukraine, Lena graduated from Lviv Polytechnic University in 1985. After moving to Odesa, she honed her painting skills under the guidance of Valentin Barskov, a renowned artist and teacher at the Odessa Grekov Art School. Additionally, she enriched her artistic perspective through the course “Design-methodology. Inspiration management” at Saint Petersburg State University.

Lena’s works delve into the inner world of individuals, exploring their hopes and thoughts within the broader context of universal human concerns. Lena’s digital art immerses the viewer in a world where reality is juxtaposed with fiction, where the obvious becomes ambiguous and thus giving pleasure to unravel meanings. Her paintings seamlessly blend abstract and figurative forms, incorporating elements of surrealism. The focus on human nature, with a particular emphasis on womanhood, is evident in her delicate and vulnerable depictions. Lena’s pieces are crafted spontaneously, driven by emotions and everyday observations.

Employing a mixed painting technique that combines acrylic, pastel, ink, and oil and other materials Lena achieves greater expressiveness in her art. The juxtaposition of illustrative and abstract styles lends her work a dreamy quality, inviting viewers to transcend into an alternate realm of imagination.

Artist Statement

Abstract art is my main focus, sometimes with elements of figurative, symbolism, and digital art.

Ideally, my paintings convey personal concepts and emotions, their lyricism and sensitivity aiming to incite viewers’ own responses and readings. Essentially, I would like my audience to understand my art through their own individual perceptions and experiences. My primary objective is to touch people’s souls and express their inner thoughts and feelings, through my work.

There is no limitation to abstract art as to what and where it can go and the effects it can achieve on the viewer.

Colors have the ability to capture our attention with their versatility, their tones, hues, and sheen. I am constantly experimenting with textures, techniques of luminosity, color plays, and shifts of perception.

When I paint, I strive to get my mind out of the way and let the creative flow come through the paint onto the canvas. When this happens, there is spontaneity and freshness to the piece that can’t be achieved otherwise. The painting is the product of that process.

I think: Art changes mindsets as much as traveling.

Currently, I live and work in Seville, Spain

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