Meet the Artist
Elena
Dokoska
“My current practice explores reflections of self identity through my connection to trees and nature, mixed with memories and themes of nostalgia. These ideas delve further into topics of 'owning your own shadow,' an aspect of Jungian Psychology where one looks at the unknown dark side of the personality and taking measures to balance ego and shadow in order to become a whole balanced individual. As an artist, I am constantly allowing my environment to inspire me and help me tell my stories.”
Elena Dokoska was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario and completed her BFA at OCAD University through the Drawing and Painting program. Combining her love for nature, expression, and experimentation, she is able to produce her uniquely imaginative paintings. Elena’s bold passion for art sparked at the age of two when she made the wise decision to stay indoors with her grandfather on a rainy day learning to create beautiful drawings. Elena has exhibited her work for various shows and has worked with TAS condominiums, had her work published by OSSTF on twitter, Facebook, and a monthly newsletter, and was the recipient of the Mercedes Benz Financial Services Drawing & Painting Direct Entry Scholarship in 2016. She can usually be found peacefully drawing in the comfort of nature.
Lakehead University
Bachelor of Education
Major In progress
Watercolour Painting Oil Painting Acrylic Painting Drawing Fine Art Life Drawing
2020, Awenda Inspired
OCAD University. 100 McCaul St, Toronto, ON M5T 1W1
2020, Art Prom
OCAD University. 100 McCaul St, Toronto, ON M5T 1W1
2016, Mercedez Benz Financial Aid Direct Entry Scholarship
Mercedez Benz