Elena Stauffer, born in 1980, lives and works in the picturesque Alpine town of Thun. She is a versatile artist specializing in scientific drawing, painting, and sculptural design. Using layered techniques, she mimics the interplay between reality and dream, blending academic traditions with modern sensibilities and imbuing her work with a philosophical tone. Through her art, she explores the complex human relationship to nature and our interactions with it, creating images full of meaning and longing for a primal past.