Elana Bowsher

A central theme in Elana Bowsher’s practice is the exploration of duality. Her paintings draw on the legacy of abstraction, transforming recognizable forms until they dissolve into pure sensuality. Within her compositions, contrasting elements coexist: bold, defined brushstrokes emerge alongside soft, misty marks, while discernible shapes sit next to elusive, deconstructed gestures just beyond perception. These tensions are carefully orchestrated, producing works that undulate and bend, forming their own intuitive geometry while still evoking the fullness and vitality of the natural world. Bowsher investigates the human figure through the lens of the pelvic bones, merging anatomical study with the collective imagination. Pearly white bones float within ethereal, otherworldly environments, entwined with primordial motifs such as cellular structures and sinews. Her compositions are meticulously arranged, conjuring a sense of mystery and wonder. Drawing inspiration from the symbolic languages of Hilma af Klint and Georgia O’Keeffe, Bowsher’s luminous formations twist through abstracted, primordial landscapes, evoking a universe in flux where biology, memory, and imagination intersect. ...