About

Olena Ellis

Olena’s sculptures refer to the internal landscape of individuals and connect the viewer to the emotional rich history we all possess.  Her motherhood journey started at a young age and included ecstatic joy to devastating losses. The pilgrimage of healing and self-discovery unearthed a deep well of experiences drawing inspiration from her own and other women’s journeys in life.  Empathetic, she embraces her perceived heartfelt intentions from bronze age relics, jomon vessels, and other antiquities worldwide, finding comfort and truth.  Olena sees herself as part of a circle of women throughout time and believes that growth shared within this sisterhood encourages the circle to expand all into their greatness. Working intuitively and spontaneously, she explores the physical, spiritual, and inner network of emotional bonds found within relationships within ourselves and our communities. She reimagines a future growing and unfolding that redefines a new vital role for women in society. Using symbolic narratives, Olena awakens heartfelt, unconscious reactions summarizing the internal landscape of individuals within the viewer, creating an optimistic space.  Sharing experiences and wisdom of others encourages community growth in tandem with our individual journeys and solidifies no one is alone.