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Quotes about Lena "Lena is one of the versatile artists in Lebanon today. From childhood she has had a passion for light and color, fantasy and symbolic expressionism" "Although a pharmacist, the life of a painter was clearly her destiny! Enchanting and detailed images flow freely from her imagination in an endless cascade of ideas." "Much of Lena's inspiration comes from her close observation of the soul and her interest in its preservation. Though she often strives to impart a message in her paintings, she also hopes to ignite in her audience a personal journey into the mystical world of their own subconscious mind" "As with most artists Lena is often asked 'where do you get your ideas?' the answer is … "from anywhere and everywhere but mainly from my inner contemplation". Lena is never short of inspiration; in fact she feels it is a race against time to produce all the images that she has conceived. Another often asked question is 'how long did it take to learn to paint?' the answer is … "a lifetime", because she has painted since she was a child and the work has evolved and matured until her current style was created with the help of her mentor painter and artist Maral Panossian." "The art of painting is more than a career to me," Lena says, "It is an all consuming obsession and a love of color, form and idea. In fact, if I am away from my easel for too long I become restless and anxious to paint again." "It would seem that in these days of doom, gloom and high pressure, more people than ever are seeking the escapism of fantasy and surrealism – which is good for Lena who loves to paint such images. The more imaginative and surrealistic they are the more they are admired." |
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