lilac (2004) Painting by Elena Ringo

Her Biography
Life of Elena Ringo is as interesting and diverse as her paintings



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Elena Ringo was born in Moscow into a family of mathematicians where she precociously showed signs of her talent at a very early age. At the age of five the well known Russian artist Balashenko invited her to his art school.

At the age of ten Elena began her studies at the world famous Surikov Art School for exceptionally gifted children located just opposite to the Tretyakov Gallery. Later she studied at the Academy of Art And Architecture in Moscow. Elena also studied privately under J. Korolev, the former director of the famous Tretyakov Gallery, who provided her with guidance and supported her emerging talents. The famous Russian artist Ilya Glazunov also had a great appreciation for Elena's portraits.

During Elena's studies at the Academy she won first prize in a painting competition. Later she also participated in a number of exhibitions in Moscow where her paintings were purchased by private collectors from around the world. Elena also painted icons for the Russian Orthodox Church and received a special award for her religious paintings in 1990. Today you will find many icons painted by Elena in the churches of Moscow and in private collections.

Elena has been living and working in Helsinki since 1994 where she has had two personal exhibitions. She has also been teaching and painting commissioned portraits. Elena is not only a painter of great talent, but also a person with many diverse abilities and interests. She writes poetry, novels, and articles as well. In her twenties she developed an intense interest in both acrobatics and dance. From 1986-1988 she performed on stage with an original number entitled "The Play WIth Hoola-Hoops" and was also features in the Mosfilm movie "I Do Not Want To Grow Up" in which she played a circus actress. Elena has also worked as an interpreter bringing people together with her perfect knowledge of the English language. She also established the Academic English-Speaking Society RY in Helsinki. Copyright Elena Ringo
Elena believes that Beauty and Art can change the life of people



Elena Ringo
"I want to paint in such a way, so that I myself enjoy the prossess and result of my creativity. " - says Elena

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• Nationality: FINLAND
• Date of birth : 1965
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• Groups: Contemporary Finnish Artists