Elena
Henderson is an artist who uses her paint brush as a powerful means of
self-expression. Speaking through her artwork she translates the surrounding
world into a profound language of colour, and transforms her emotions into
graceful forms and refined shapes and line work. Working in a variety of
textured paint and mixed media - Indian inks, graphite, soft pastels, spray
paint, gold and silver leaf - she ranges across a spectrum of vibrant shades
and intriguing surfaces to create a compelling visual
statement.
Henderson’s new collection of semi abstract
florals are sophisticated and elegant; her palette is light and fresh while
her shapes seem to emerge organically from the canvas to offer an
electrifying viewing experience. Before she became an artist she was a
florist owning her own shop, and she also worked in the field of interior
design for a time. These experiences gave her a deep-seated love of the
unlimited colours, varied textures and sheer beauty of flowers, as well as an
appreciation of their metaphorical value: “A quickly fading bloom or an
unopened bud reflect the types of changes we experience in
life."
Based in Canada, Henderson obtained a degree in
Design from the International Academy of Design and Technology in Toronto. In
the last five years, she has worked with many galleries across Canada and the
United States, while succeeding in numerous solo shows in galleries across
Ontario. She currently resides and works as a full-time artist in
Orangeville, Ontario.
“My paintings are an emotional
manifesto, which emphasize the ultimate visual impact. My uncontrolled
imagination is a crucial part of my work and the greatest formation of my
visual language. I transform simple and refined shapes into dramatic scenery
of graceful forms , brilliant colours and texture. This is where they all
together become a true reflection of a forever changing world.”
