artist

elena kupreeva

By The Water Series

The By The Water series reflects the human experience during the pandemic and subsequent global crises, exploring themes of isolation, resilience, and introspection. 

Each painting captures the ethereal beauty of nature, particularly the sea, as a metaphor for navigating life’s uncertainties. 

Using a palette knife, the artist layers textured strokes, creating a sense of depth and movement that mirrors emotional turmoil and tranquility. Through the isolated figures, boats, and natural elements, the series encourages contemplation of our place in a turbulent world, emphasising the power of nature’s beauty to inspire personal growth, empathy, and reflection. 

These paintings, with their expressive use of colour and texture, serve as a reminder that even in isolation, there is potential for connection, transformation, and hope. Through the lens of nature, viewers are invited to seek clarity and strive toward becoming better versions of themselves, contributing to a more compassionate and unified world.

Man on a Boat. 100x100x4cm. oil on canvas
Man on a Boat. 100x100x4cm. oil on canvas
Sea Study #1. 100x100x4cm. oil on canvas
Sea Study #1. 100x100x4cm. oil on canvas
The Swan. 100x100x4cm. oil on canvas
The Swan. 100x100x4cm. oil on canvas
The Rim. 50x50x4cm. 2018
The Rim. 50x50x4cm. 2018
The Sea. 2018. oil on canvas. 40x40x4 cm
The Sea. 2018. oil on canvas. 40x40x4 cm
Lake at Sunset (oil on canvas. 100x100cm)
Lake at Sunset (oil on canvas. 100x100cm)
The Green Boat (oil on canvas 100x60 cm)
The Green Boat (oil on canvas 100x60 cm)
End.of.Season. ByTheWaterSeries. 2020. 40x20x2cm. oil on canvas
End.of.Season. ByTheWaterSeries. 2020. 40x20x2cm. oil on canvas
The Myst. 80x120x4cm. oil on canvas
The Myst. 80x120x4cm. oil on canvas
IMG_4920
IMG_4920
IMG_4918
IMG_4918
Sea Study#2. ByTheWaterSeries. 2020. 20x20x4cm. oil on canvas
Sea Study#2. ByTheWaterSeries. 2020. 20x20x4cm. oil on canvas
Social Distancing. 2020. 90x90x2cm. pallete knife. oil on canvas
Social Distancing. 2020. 90x90x2cm. pallete knife. oil on canvas
The Wave. ByTheWaterSeries. 2020. 24x18x2cm. oil on canvas
The Wave. ByTheWaterSeries. 2020. 24x18x2cm. oil on canvas
The.Second.Swan. ByTheWaterSeries. 2020. 24x18x2cm. oil on canvas
The.Second.Swan. ByTheWaterSeries. 2020. 24x18x2cm. oil on canvas