ĒLena ĒTo

Ēto lives and works in Germany and always had a strong interest in transformation and creation. As a child, she watched her mother paint and began painting herself at an early age. Awarded a design degree in 2004, she deepened her passion for abstract art and nature. She has travelled and lived in the Caribbean, Africa, North - and South America where her unique and intimate visual vocabulary was founded. In her paintings she uses handmade paper, metals, stone flours, homemade paints and antique linen. The texture and distinctive depth of her work is achieved through countless layers of these materials and represents the constant transformation of reality. The intentionally imperfect work is artificially aged and opposes the ifelong pursuit of perfection. Despite the wide range of interpretation of abstract art, the particular calm that emanates from her works creates a deep connection between the viewer and the artist herself. Her work can be found in private and public collections and was recently exhibited in Germany, Great Britain, Switzerland and North America.

After completing her design studies, which included art history, composition and realistic painting and drawing, she devoted herself to abstract art. Ēto is self-taught in the production of natural plant colors and has continued to develop her skills in the manipulation and processing of various materials. She also is a self-taught goldsmith and often uses precious metals like Sterling Silver in her work.

2023 – Kunstwerkhalle, Hanau

2023 – Kunstmeile Trostberg

2023 – Sólaura Studio, Berlin

2023 – The Gallery, New York

2023 – Neustädter Rathaus, Hanau

2022 – Wynwood Gallery, Miami

2022 – Swiss Art Expo

2022 – Artsy.net

2022 – Urbanside Gallery, Zurich

2022 – Tacheles, Hanau