Art Competitions & Exclusive Painting Selections
Yelena Bondarenko wins main prize at group exhibition in Kasteel Borluut – 2025
During the group exhibition at the historic Kasteel Borluut near Ghent, Yelena Bondarenko made an impression with her winning collection. Her works, inspired by the power of nature and human emotions, masterfully combine abstraction and realism.
The collection consists of seven unique paintings, including Corfu, Serenity of the North Sea, Crimson Ridge of Autumn, Hidden Summit, The Silence of Infinity, Music of Waterfall, and Silent Enchantment. Each piece tells its own story and showcases Bondarenko’s profound artistic vision, for which she was awarded the top prize of the exhibition.
Participation in the selection Yelena Bondarenko – National Prize for Painting Louise Dehem 2025
In 2025, Yelena Bondarenko participates in the selection for the tenth edition of the National Prize for Painting – Louise Dehem, organised by the city of Ypres. This prestigious five-yearly award encourages young artists who are active in painting. Corfu, Samsara, and Music of Waterfall are her latest abstract works, in which nature, light, and silence are depicted in layered compositions of acrylic and texture paste. The paintings connect poetic emotion with contemporary visual language and showcase the power of refined texture and colour. With this participation, Bondarenko places her oeuvre in a national context where tradition, innovation, and talent come together.
Corfu
acrylic painting on linen canvas 120x110cm - an ode to Greek landscapes. Dynamic blue-green shapes, enriched with relief and light accents, capture the essence of sunlight dancing on the Ionian Sea.
Serenity of the North Sea
acrylic painting on linen canvas 90x90cm captures the calm of water and sky in soft shades of blue. Inspired by surfing and love, it radiates a serene energy.
Samsara
is an acrylic painting on canvas 90x90cm - a meditation on the cycle of life and rest. The circular composition in soft tones and relief symbolises the eternal movement and the return to a calm centre.
Music of Waterfall
is an acrylic painting on canvas 80x60cm is an expression of strength and freedom. Powerful blue and white vertical movements, combined with a tangible relief, depict the unstoppable energy of a waterfall.
Crimson Ridge of Autumn
is an acrylic painting on canvas 90x90cm exploring the tension between action and mystery. Deep red colours and rough textures clash with deep shadows, creating a landscape full of energy and contrast.
Hidden Summit
is an acrylic painting on canvas 60x80cm is a subtle depiction of a mountain landscape in serene blue and grey tones. The quiet light reveals the contours of hidden peaks, enhanced by a layered relief.
The Silence of Infinity
is an acrylic painting on canvas 90x60cm is a serene exploration of silence. Horizontal fields in midnight blue, intersected with silver shadows and a layered texture, create a deep, contemplative atmosphere reminiscent of moonlight on an infinite landscape.
Silent Enchantment
is an acrylic painting on canvas 60x80cm embodies the quiet magic of an autumn forest. With warm colours and organic textures, it creates an atmosphere of peace and harmony. An ode to introspection.
A new home found in a private collection