Elena Hlodec
Elena Hlodec
| Elena Hlodec mainly works in egg tempera. Tempera is a traditional painting
technique inherited in Europe from a long time ago. Egg is used as a medium
in tempera. First, white pigment is mixed with egg white. Then, with the
hatching techniques the motif is made. On it, thin layers of various colors
are layered. Contrast is done by hatching and then color is layered. This
process is repeated many times. Only then, the beautiful work with depth
which can only be obtained by the egg tempera is completed. Tempera technique
is not only precise and delicate high skill, but also requires patient
in obtaining the completeness. Her works which were completed with the
full usage of the Tempera technique, has obtained high level finishing.
However, her works of high interest is not only of completeness, but also
seems to tell a story within each work. Within the work, it can be accepted as "someone" who is struggling
with "something" while getting over sadness and suffering. The
result in the end of this struggle will never be hopeless. The Light of hope will be obtained, at least, we hope. This kind of story will provide strong energy to the whole work. Her works given birth by excellent techniques and original story line will give a strong shock to a viewer valuing the superior points in the Classic skill. Her poster in searching new art is firm, and not being drowned by the trend. "Someone" in the painting is herself who is searching the beauty, and it might be said that we as a society may be the one struggling for a hope of light. |