Elena Stanley is a visual artist exploring the space between seen and unseen, known and unknown. Her work exists in the place where the veil is torn—where the familiar collapses, and surrender becomes the only way forward.
Drawing from Christian theology, myth, and memory, her paintings evoke the feeling of something half-remembered, glimpses of eternity woven into earthly forms. Rooted in the tension between loss and renewal, mystery and revelation, her work invites viewers into a space where certainty dissolves and faith begins.
In a world that craves answers, Elena’s art makes room for wonder, imperfection, and the beauty of the unknown. Through layered textures and organic forms, she challenges rigid structures and embraces a vision that is softer, more fluid—one that echoes the movement of the Spirit.
"I used to long for control—to make the work say something definite. But those paintings always fell flat, torturing me in the process. Over time, I’ve learned to let go. To surrender. Now, my work less about force and more about trust—trusting the materials, the process, and the mystery of creation itself. I listen, rather than dictate. I discover, rather than impose."