Bio

Elena de la Ville was born in Caracas, Venezuela. At the age of 14, she was captivated by paint & photography and has been pursuing it ever since. Trained as a painter and as a Textile Designer in London, as a Photographer at the Art Institute of Boston; her work encompasses all of these mediums. She has been exhibited nationally and internationally, and is in private and public collections including the Museo de Arte Contemporaneo Sofia Imber (maccsi.org),,

Artist Statement

I love everything about wax! It is texture upon texture, it is softness and smell, it is built up in layers that hide and reveal at the same time. It is the perfect medium to embellish and add dimension. I enjoy the tactile and physical aspects of working the beeswax. I work with heat, tools and fire. I am also a beekeeper.

As an artist, I try to connect my life experiences with the different materials available to me. I am a mixed media artist, a teller of tales.. I weave the story of my life within each piece I create.’

Some things are hidden and others brought to the surface, just like life.

Elena De La Ville
Sarasota, Florida
April 2009