BIOGRAPHY

    ​Born and based in Odesa, Ukraine, Elena Kuzenko has dedicated her life to painting since early childhood. Her artistic foundation was built through rigorous training at an art school, followed by specialized courses in portraiture to further refine her technical skills. In her continuous quest for professional growth, she had the privilege of studying under the renowned New Zealand artist Richard Robinson for two years, focusing on impressionistic techniques and the mastery of light and color.

​In addition to her artistic education, she holds a university degree from Odesa. Her work is deeply rooted in academic realism, where she strives to capture the genuine essence of colour, perspective, light, and shadow.

​Elena's dedication and talent have been recognized through numerous international achievements. She is a two-time winner of the XX International Art Festival PAINT.UA. Her work has been featured in the April 2026 issue of Arty Rat Magazine, and she was selected for the West Coast Screen Series showcase in the United States, as well as awarded a Finalist Award in the "Chromatic" online exhibition by CEV Art Gallery.

​She actively participates in international exhibitions and projects of cultural diplomacy, including the exhibition at the XII International Ukrainian Culture Festival "Ukrainian Fest" in Barcelona, Spain. Her paintings "Prayer Among the Ruins" and "Candle of Hope" were selected to represent Ukraine at this prestigious event and included in the "Generations of War" catalog. Her goal is to share her vision through oil painting, bringing the beauty of the world to life on canvas.

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