ELAN
’Journey of life’ Thursday 2nd - 16th November 2023
ABOUT Elan’s work is reminiscent of Contemporary Japanese art, his ink washes (sumi-e), reflect the simplicity and importance of space central to both art and spirituality. At the core of his paintings is a certain sense of wisdom, a meditative state of self-discovery.
“I want people to be in front of my paintings and
It’s a sense of Zen, one Elan would describe
be present to the gift of NOW. I want them to feel
as an “Aha Moment, which
something within themselves, a recognition of sorts.
can often enlighten our journey.”
A recognition of who they are and the timeless
When he isn’t in his studio, Elan travels the
connection that we all share” - Elan.
world conducting ‘Breakthrough Thinking Programmes’ for global organisations. These programmes are designed to free up peoples’ thinking and how they interpret their place in the world. His art is an expression of the profound inquiry into what it means to be human. Although educated in the fields of psychology and education, Elan is more of a spiritual philosopher, and his work reflects that. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Elan came to New Zealand in 1992 and became a New Zealand citizen in 1997. While living in Silicon Valley, CA, Elan had solo shows at The MindCenter in Palo Alto and at the St. Supery Estate Vineyard in Napa, CA. He also had a solo show at Artbay Gallery in Queenstown, NZ in 2011, 2020 and 2021.
ELAN The Path of the Buddha Ink, Varnish & Acrylic on Canvas 182 x 118cm $12,500
ELAN Life 3 Ink, Varnish & Acrylic on Canvas 53 x 43cm $3,990
ELAN Hanging By A Thread Ink & Varnish on Linen 92.9 x 138cm $9,500
ELAN Power Ink, Varnish & Acrylic 50cm $1,990
ELAN Life 7 Ink, Varnish & Acrylic on Linen 82 x 90cm $7,990
ELAN Raindancer Ink, Varnish & Acrylic on Canvas 82 x 183cm $10,500
ELAN Unscripted Ink on Linen 82 x 182cm $10,500
ELAN Strength Ink, Varnish & Acrylic 50cm $1,990
ELAN Sumi Falls Ink, Varnish & Acrylic on Canvas 58 x 110cm $6,500
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