Yelena Sirota is a graduate of the prestigious Saint-Petersburg Academy of Arts, specializing in restoration and duplication of fine art. Yelena participated in the restoration of world-renowned artwork, as well as frescoes and murals displayed in such institutions as The Kronshdat Palace, The Pushkin Palace and the Saint-Petersburg Museum in Saint-Petersburg, Russia. As an accomplished artist, Yelena’s works have won various Russian artistic competitions and have been exhibited in Russia, Italy, Germany and other Western-European countries. Has also been instructing art classes since 1988.

Presently, Yelena resides in Newton, Massachusetts, where she has begun to revitalize her career as an artist and provides private instruction in arts and crafts as well as freelance design and restoration.

Education:

1988
St. Petersburg Academy of Fine Arts
St. Petersburg, Russia
Graduate Studies, Restoration Specialist/ Artist

1986
City Art College
St. Petersburg, Russia
Four years of Arts and Native Crafts Studies

Employment:

2002-Present
Freelance Artist/Arts and Crafts Teacher
Newton, MA
Provides private instruction to children and adults in watercolor and oil painting. Further duties include the development of students’ artistic technique, art history, style and design and color coordination. Participation in art shows and permanent exhibitions in Massachusetts.

1988-Present
Artist/Art Restorer
St. Petersburg, Russia
Provided professional artistic and restoration services in St. Petersburg’s finest museums, private collections, houses of worship and independent galleries. Duties included but were not limited to: restoration of frescoes, antique murals and gold leaf application. Other services included interior and exterior mural design and application, interior decoration of public facilities, oil and watercolor design.

Additional services upon request:
Art Programs (art portfolio for higher education)
Personal house interior and exterior design
Relaxation with Art program
Personal Russian Language tutoring (creating individual program for every student)

Participation in Exhibits:

1980-Present

• 1980 “The Portrait of my Friend”, Manezh, Saint-Petersburg
• 1985 “Village Girl”, The National Russian Museum, Saint-Petersburg
• 1986 “The Lion’s Bridge”, Italy
• 1986 “An Exhibition of Young Artists”, Saint Petersburg
• 1992 A personal exhibit in Pyatigorsk, Russia
• 1999 A personal exhibit in Pskov, Russia
• 2004-2007 Constant Participation in the Art Show “Art in the Park”
• 2006 Art show “Interact”, Boston
• 2006 Art show “Dragons Lair”
• 2007 A personal exhibit in art gallery “77”, Boston
• 2008 Newton Open Studios, Boston
• 2009 Beacon Hill Art Walk, Boston
• 2009 Charlestown Square Park, Boston
• 2010 Newton Open Studio “Art in the park”
• 2011 A personal exhibit in theater studio “Lukomorie”, Boston
• 2012 A personal exhibit in a book store “Book Word”, Boston
• 2014 Art show “Art in the park”, Boston
• 2016 A personal exhibit in school “Znayka”