Year of creation | 2023 |
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Dimensions | 60 W × 80 H × 4 D cm |
Type of art | painting |
Style | figurative |
Genre | portrait |
Materials | acrylic, canvas |
Type of packaging | cardboard box |
In 'Enamorarse de sí misma,' Elena Parau delves deep into the layers of self-love, challenging the superficial definitions often found in social media. The painting depicts a beautiful yet wearied woman—her fatigue symbolizes the exhaustion from societal pressures, yet her gaze is one of profound self-awareness and acceptance. Parau masterfully illustrates the crucial act of setting boundaries as an embodiment of self-love, reflecting a powerful and moving journey towards inner confidence and growth. Through vibrant strokes and a rich palette, the artist captures not just the model's physical beauty, but her resilient spirit and the intimate relationship she fosters with herself.
Elena Parau is a Romanian painter, from Transylvania, whose works have been widely exhibited on a national level, as well as in Europe (Gibraltar, Italy, Poland, Romania, Spain, Switzerland, UK), the United States, Canada, Taiwan, Japan, Mexico and Colombia. She incorporates the beauty she experienced during her travels into her art, including sights, colours, shapes, sounds, and flavours. Through her works, Elena also tries to create a universe of beauty, femininity, and connection with true self-nature. Her intuitive compositions are made using oils and acrylics. She had numerous personal and collective exhibitions in various countries where she lived. She has more than 16 years experience in selling Internationally her paintings. She has been engaged for commission work and as a consultant for collectors all over the world. She currently lives in Guadalajara, Mexico, where she continues painting and selling her artworks Internationally. Her paintings are shipped from Romania and Mexico (it is specified for each painting).