Elena Ward
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Elena Ward
Painter & mixed-media artist
“I look for the moment when a mark becomes enough.”
Studio practice
Elena works between landscape and the human figure, using mineral pigments, linen and small pieces of found paper. Her studio practice is slow and physical: paint is laid down, removed and laid down again until a surface holds both a clear gesture and the trace of its making.
At Oriel
Her recent series considers pauses rather than places. A seated figure, a bend of water or the edge of a shadow can become the starting point for a painting that leaves room for the viewer’s own memory. At Oriel she presents paintings and small works on board.
From the studio & beyond.
Begin with Elena Ward’s work, then follow a few curatorial connections across the collection. Open each piece to discover its artist, materials and story.