By: Elena Parau https://www.instagram.com/elenaparau/
In today's world, women are inscribing their names in the sand as a symbolic gesture of self-love. According to Elena Parau, this marks only the initial steps on the path towards intuition, perfection, and acceptance.
Elena Parau is an abstract impressionist and figurative painter, channeling her artistry into themes of moods, mental healing, and femininity. Her recent solo exhibition prominently featured feminine energy, characterized by the predominant use of gold and purple, recognized as royal colors. The concept of fertile land holds deep meaning for her, signifying not only the soil where plants flourish but also portraying women as a source of fertility exclusive to both the land and themselves.
This robust feminine energy defines her work, expressed through flowers, colors, shapes, textures, lights, and sensual depictions of women and men harmoniously coexisting. Elena's personal journey, marked by painting, travel, and residence in various countries like Italy, Canada, Colombia, and Mexico, has contributed to her profound understanding of her inner world and a more relaxed, compassionate perception of self-love.
Overall, the art she is creating is meant to heal the mind, because she knows how important it is for us to be surrounded by colorful pieces that come with positive messages of harmony, beauty and love. Everything we choose to surround ourselves with influences and defines us. Her approach is holistic, spiritual and feminine.She thinks that in Romania, the country where she was born, like in Mexico, it seems that there is a fight between men and women, in which women seem to want to be equal to men.
Everywhere in the world people talk about this. She thinks they are right in some aspects, but she thinks that, as long as there is a fight where what matters is who wins, no one will win, in fact that tension between women and men will remain”.
She believes that above all, women should not forget to be natural, just as men should know how to be authentic, and only then, through balance, can be gained more by both parties and together.
She believes that above all, women should not forget to be natural, just as men should know how to be authentic, and only then, through balance, can be gained more by both parties and together.
It would be better for the woman to be feminine, in the sense that she inspires rather than educates the man, that she is the muse, while the man should be masculine, in terms of having a direction in his life, so that the woman wants to follow him and so on grow up together. It would be better to see the divine in each one. It would be better to forgive and support each other, not fuel wars and fears and to understand the concept of self-love”.
Surely many of you have already heard the song “I can buy myself flowers, write my name in the sand…”, it is trending right now. It's a nice song, but she doesn't think it's very constructive to continue this war, that women always buy their own flowers and everything they need to be satisfied. “I believe that the harmony and beauty that two people can create together, where each one knows how to do their part, is incomparable”.
In her art, Elena explores unique concepts of femininity and masculinity, depicting scenes of women basking in the sun, divine women with awakened consciousness, the five archetypes of women (air woman, water woman, earth woman, fire woman, queen woman), and the concept of Divine Love as a solution for human evolution on Earth.
Her work also integrates elements from her Romanian experiences, such as exotic elements like delicate flowers and tenderness. Highlighting the need for balance, Elena likens women to the moon and men to the sun, recognizing a higher energy referred to as the Universe, Divinity, or God. For Elena, accepting and believing in this greater energy within each of us is paramount. Self-love, she contends, is the first step toward happiness, encompassing following one's intuition, recognizing personal perfection, embracing the Divine within, and practicing self-acceptance and forgiveness.
Originally from Romania, Elena is an accomplished artist with a robust international presence on prestigious art websites and social media platforms. Currently residing in Guadalajara, Mexico, she transitioned from expressing art as a hobby to a full-fledged career in 2008, with numerous international sales of her creations.
Influences from psychology, spirituality, meditation, and personal development have significantly shaped both her identity as a human being and her artistic expression. Inspirations from figures like Louise Hay, Wayne Dyer, Neale Donald Walsh, Deepak Chopra, and knowledge from angel therapy by Doreen Virtue have further enriched her perspective.
Elena Parau's art continues to gain international acclaim for its colorful and textured originals, gracing private collections across four continents in over 18 countries, including recent sales in Canada, Colombia, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Known for her sophisticated, elegant style and color palette, Elena wields her brushes as powerful tools of self-expression. Translating the world into a language of colors, she transforms emotions into elegant and refined shapes. With vibrant color schemes and intriguing textures, her artworks stand out, offering a unique visual impact. Elena aims to immerse her audience in experiences of colors and textures that are mysterious, intriguing, feminine, sensual, and evocative of various moods. Enjoying abstract painting, she blends different elements like flowers and human bodies, continually exploring new ideas, allowing space for viewers' imaginations.
Elena's healing journey is mirrored in her art, representing her own path to healing through intuitive painting and authentic self-expression. Her experiences of living in different countries reinforced her understanding that there are no boundaries except those created by the mind itself. Elena believes that dreams can be realized limitlessly.
