Elena Hamman

I attribute my success to observation and focus. Observation is the key, a philosophic concept that gives you the real picture of what's happening. As humans, we're always rushing and don't have enough time to focus on planning, which is why we only accomplish part of our intentions in life. But observation gives you more tools and more wisdom to keep focused on the right things and prioritize life events. When I was younger, I did a lot of things at the same time, and most of them didn't make any sense when trying to get results. But when you take a pause and observe, identify one main thing, and focus on only one thing at a time, that's when real progress happens. I tried many things in my life, from athletics to swimming to playing piano, and I got results in all of them. But only art was my real passion, my real inspiration, the place where I feel I'm not working anymore. Now my time is happiness, especially when I'm providing sessions and I can see the inspiration in the eyes of my customers, students, and clients. Watching people get inspired, gain motivation to go home and paint, create exhibitions, and make sets of artwork is incredible. It's like lighting up people, and that fulfillment is what drives my success.

The most important value to me is bringing light to the world through every action and intention. This is the core concept behind my Eternal Light sculpture series, where two human hands hold a light bulb, symbolizing that every human being should bring light to this world through their actions, contributions, and good intentions. As humans, we have the power to make our impact timeless, like a piece of art, and every single person can bring this eternal light through goodness. I also deeply value observation and patience. Taking time to observe before acting gives you wisdom and helps you focus on what truly matters. In my work, I value seeing the transformation in people, whether it's students developing social skills and concentration through art, or clients healing by sublimating their internal struggles into art objects. Time is one of the biggest values these days, and I prioritize spending my time in ways that bring happiness and inspiration to others.