Girl with a Pearl Earring, 2025 Painting

Born and raised in Moscow, Russia, Elena Gorn (b. 1978) is a Russian artist currently residing in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel. She works at the intersection of painting and contemporary art. Elena’s practice probes the phenomenon of memory: through painting, drawing, sand, and color she captures visual recollections and reinterprets nostalgic household objects alongside her experience of aliyah, weaving personal moments into a broader cultural narrative. She also investigates the aesthetics of biological forms and materials, stating: ​"In these impressions and substances I search for the past and the future—the presence and absence of the material world within space." An ongoing artist’s journal—dedicated to reflection, material research, and process analysis—deepens her conceptual engagement. Now based in Tel Aviv, Elena maintains an active studio practice. Her work is featured on online platforms and is under review for inclusion in international exhibitions and private collections; she also produces commissioned paintings.