ELENA BROWER

Mother, painter, and bestselling author, Elena designed textiles and apparel for almost a decade before shifting her focus to teaching yoga asana, then raising her son and making art. Studying and practicing Zen meditation since 2020, she received the Buddhist Precepts from Roshi Joan Halifax at Upaya Zen Center in 2023 and is now a candidate for Buddhist Chaplaincy.
Her paintings, decks, books, courses, Holding Nothing blog and Practice You podcast offer insights into life as art and practice. She's received an RIAA-certified Gold Record for her writing on Above & Beyond's "Don't Leave" and offers weekly practices on Glo.com.
“Let Me Be Like Water”
In Taoism and Zen, femininity is characterized by a balance of ferocity and softness. The concept exemplifying this is known in Japanese as robaishin or grandmother's heart. Carrying both fluency and strength where needed, capable of smoothing edges and shaping reality, grandmother's heart flows through us all, like water.
After painting, water is introduced to the surface of each panel; respectfully allowing the flow with minimal interference is integral to the process of creation. Blending acrylic, oil crayon and pastel with water, each piece in this collection is an expression of the practice of meditation.

2024
12” x 12”
Acrylic, oil crayon, water on wood panel
$600

2024
12” x 12”
Acrylic, oil crayon, water on wood panel
$600

2024
12” x 12”
Acrylic, oil crayon, water on wood panel
$600

2024
12” x 12”
Acrylic, oil crayon, water on wood panel
$600

2024
12” x 12”
Acrylic, oil crayon, pastel, water on wood panel
$600

2024
12” x 12”
Acrylic, oil crayon, pastel, water on wood panel
$600

2024
12” x 12”
Acrylic, water on wood panel
$600

2024
12” x 12”
Acrylic, oil crayon, pastel, water on wood panel
$600

2025
16” x 20"
Mineral-based paint on canvas
$650

2025
16” x 20"
Mineral-based paint on canvas
$650

2025
16” x 20"
Mineral-based paint on canvas
$650

EXHIBITIONS AT FOLKLORE

A story about nurturing light. Our holiday show this year is an accessible art show; meaning, in the spirit of gifting and spreading creative light across the land this holiday season, all works are priced under $1,000. We’re showcasing the brilliance of 12+ artists — individuals you’ll recognize from our roster, sharing small or experimental works, alongside some exciting new names. Creativity heals, art heals. The more we tend to our own creative spirit and stoke the creativity in others, the more warmth and joy will be felt far and wide. Featuring works by House of Arulu, Kristin Anchors, Elena Brower, Alysha Colangeli, Danielle Hutchens, Meg Jorgenson, PATIO, Manon Pierme, Emelie Richardson, Sean W. Spellman, and Briana Devoe White.
November 22, 2024 - January 6, 2025
An accessible art show featuring 15+ artists, including Alysha Colangeli, Annie Millican, Boramie Sao, Briana DeVoe White, Danielle Hutchens, Elena Brower, Jim Olarte, Kayla Powers, Kristin Anchors, Lauren Douglas, Logan Wannamaker, Matthew Allen, Rachel Dixon, San Canessa, Sean W. Spellman and Sedona Rigsby.
A story about being in gratitude. It is in giving that we receive. We continue our annual tradition of an accessible holiday art show with gifting in mind. In this group show you’ll recognize familiar names from our roster alongside emerging artists sharing mostly small works, all priced under $1,000.
November 21, 2025 - January 12, 2026