Oil on Canvas | 30” x 40" | Elena Bond was born in Russia in the beautiful old city of Samara on March 20, 1965, to a military doctor and a classical pianist. Elena started drawing at a very early age, using everything from a pencil to her mother’s make-up. She came from a family of artists where her great-grandfather and grandfather were both artists. In her painting, she has tried many styles and techniques, from simple still life and portraits to difficult, philosophical, multi-figured art. Whatever she paints, her main goal is to be honest and to love what she creates. With the dismantling of the Soviet Union life changed — the divisive issues of nationality and religion resulted in the loss of wealth and stability for so many Soviet citizens. | Item #: ART-OPEN-OCEAN