The St. Louis Artists' Guild is proud to present Vibrant: Impressions Now which aims to celebrate the way light, color, and form are adapted for the modern era in impressionistic art.
Juror: Elzara Yusufova
Born in 1997 in Crimea, Ukraine, Elzara Yusufova is a multidisciplinary artist specializing in impressionistic and contemporary painting. Her work draws inspiration from nature, architecture, and cultural heritage, exploring themes of history, displacement, and resilience. With bold colors and textured brushstrokes, her expressive oil paintings capture the complexity of human experiences.
Elzara addresses the challenges faced by communities through her art, balancing themes of renewal and strength. Her depictions of abandoned houses and blooming trees in old streets symbolize the transformations brought about by forced relocation, highlighting the enduring resilience of nature and life despite external pressures.
She holds a Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) from the University of Architecture and Arts, graduating in 2019. Additionally, she studied plein air painting under renowned Ukrainian and Russian artists, honing her skills in capturing the interaction between landscapes and human life.
Juried Artists:
Michael Anderson, Lisa Carriel, Rebekah Chauvin, Janet Cooke, Jo Jasper Dean, Iris Deitch, Janet Fons, Gaye Gambell-Peterson, Kara Greenwell, Renee Holder, Patricia Horton, Elizabeth Kirchhoff, Greg Kluempers, Elizabeth Moore, Amie Schilson, Jo Louise Seltzer, Erich Vieth, Jill Welsh, and Julie Wiegand.
