Elena Lukina

Presenting the First Independent Virtual Pavilion for Venice 2026
Project: "In Minor Keys: The Turquoise Silence"
"Art for me is not only a way of expression, but also a source of joy and love!"
Elena Lukina is a prizewinning artist from Latvia whose work is characterized by a "Dusty Turquoise" signature and profound metaphysical depth. Inspired by the beauty of nature and the resonance of silence, Lukina creates contemporary landscapes and botanical works using a masterful palette knife technique on premium Italian linen (Caravaggio). Her project for the Venice Biennale 2026 introduces a multisensory experience, exploring the healing frequency of 432 Hz through visual art.
Curatorial Review & Recognition:
"The works show exceptional use of vibrant colors... The blue and green tones create a calming and immersive ambiance. The texture visible in the brushstrokes gives a feeling of movement, adding a tactile dimension. The artist has an undeniable talent for capturing the beauty of nature with a rich color palette and dynamic texture." — Claudia Dapino
"Works selected by Saatchi Art Chief Curator Rebecca Wilson for hospital projects and corporate collections (2025)."
Key Themes & Philosophy:
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• 2014 “My World”, Prague, Czech Republic.
• 2015 „ArtExpoSpb”, St. Petersburg, Russia.
• 2016 ITALIART exhibition “MY ITALY” “Clean ponds”, Moscow.
• 2016 „Russian Art Week” winner, spring 2016, 2nd place in nomination “conceptual painting”, Moscow, Russia
• 2016” Rotterdam Art Fair” winner, 2nd place (Arts Council Latvia), St. Lawrence Church, Rotterdam, Netherlands
• 2016 International Festival-competition „Ethno Art Fest”, London.
• 2017 Russian Art Week winner, spring 2017, 2nd place in International competition of avant-garde art in the nomination “Expressionism”, Moscow, Russia
• 2017 ITALIART Exhibition “VOX ANIMAE – art the voice of soul”, Milan, Italy.
• 2017 Art Week in Franc, “Visiting Pierre Cardin”, Lacoste, France.
• 2017 ITALIART winner – 3rd place “My Italy”, Central House of Artist in Moscow on the Kuznetsk bridge
• 2017 winner- 3rd place in International Exhibition of Animalistic Arts "ZOO ARTS / Portrait Animals", The White Hall of the Vernadsky State Geological Museum of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia.
• 2017 Art Shopping Paris Carrousel du Louvre, Exhibition in Musée du Louvre, The Louvre Museum, Paris, France.
• 2017 Winner- 3rd place “Art Week in Italy”, competition “ART-GEOGRAPHY OF ITALY”,...