An updated list of some of the interviews and media appearances I’ve given can be found at: https://linktr.ee/elenaparau
I’m including details about some of my media appearances (unfortunately, I didn’t save some interviews). For those of you interested in my artistic development, you can enjoy watching them.
09.06.2026, interviu Elena Parau, Radio Romania International, Arta si butoaie, Mexic FIFA 2026 conducted by Mihaela Dincă-Băjănaru
Elena Parau, a Romanian painter based in Guadalajara is the creator of the artwork “Entre lo humano y lo divino” (“Between the Human and the Divine”—an ancestral vision of the world that shapes Mexican culture), part of the “Arte y Barricas” (“Art and Barrels”), organized by the City of Zapopan, in the Guadalajara Metropolitan Area, through which 48 Mexican artists celebrate culture and identity in an initiative associated with the 2026 FIFA World Cup (a tournament hosted from June 11 to July 19 by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico)
“Between the Human and the Divine” reveals an ancestral worldview that shapes Mexican culture. The goddess Mayahuel, the Mexica deity of the maguey and fertility, represents the ability to give life in hostile environments, symbolizing that the human spirit can flourish even in times of scarcity. The pulque that flows from her “maguey” is the nectar that soothes earthly pain and allows communion with the cosmos—the true abundance that comes through sacrifice and transformation. The Sun of Tonalá represents life; it is not merely a celestial body that illuminates; it is a telluric presence, a deity of fire that shapes clay, spirit, and time. The sun invites introspection—that capacity, as traditional medicine teaches, to heal and renew the body and soul from within. Between the sun and Mayahuel, human and divine elements emerge: the Tequila volcano, agave fields, cornfields of various colors, crystal-clear turquoise waters, the Zapopan Basilica, the mariachi band, and the vast sky, which in Mexico is an infinite blue. Because Jalisco is the cultural heart of Mexico.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUE6BqjP10g
03.06.2026, selected by Florence Biennale Curatorial Board to participate in the XVI Florence Biennale 2027 with the artworks titled “Time to bloom”, and “Water lily paradise”
07.05.2026, speach in front of students of escuela Primaria Urbana 1181 Adolfo Lopez Mateos y escuela Primaria Manuel Orozco y Berra, for the project “Reflejos en Colores”
01.05.2026, entrevista pintora Elena Parau, proyecto “Arte y Barricas” Radio Rumanía Internacional conducted by Monica Tarău
Painter Elena Parau is participating in the “Art and Barrels” project taking place in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. The works will be on display for two months in various strategic public spaces as part of the 2026 World Cup. The 23rd edition of the FIFA World Cup, which will take place this summer, will be held for the first time across three countries: the United States, Mexico, and Canada. It will also be the first edition to feature 48 teams. In addition to the competition, cultural events will be organized with the goal of transforming urban spaces through art. Romanian painter Elena Parau lives in Mexico and will participate in the “Arte y Barricas” project, which brings together local artists from Jalisco. The works will be on display for two months at various strategic public venues.
She left Romania in 2014 and has since lived in several countries. She is an abstract impressionist painter, and her art aims to heal through its positive messages of harmony, beauty, and love. Here is what she tells us about this new project of hers, developed in conjunction with the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will take place from June 11 to July 19 in North America.
“I, Elena Parau, as a professional artist, was deeply moved to be one of the 48 artists participating in this project sponsored by Zapopan (Mexico), Councilwoman Elena Ortiz, and Carlito’s Spirits. That is why I have transformed this barrel into a work of art of great value and delicacy, which I hope will speak over time—at least as much as I have “spoken” with the characters I created that have decorated my studio for nearly three months—to show that anything can take on a new life of its own, if we so desire, and that only together can we contribute to a more colorful and better world.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaGtoJu2-rA
17.04.2026, introductory interview conducted for the DIF Zapopan, Elena Parau Healing Art studio Guadalajara, Mexico
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/KFD7iJFFYiw
22.04.2026, 6.º aniversario “Contigo en viernes”, Radio Jalisco, Mexico, conducted by Giselda Rea
On April 22, 2026, “Contigo en Viernes” celebrated its sixth anniversary on the air. One of the special guests on this show is Elena Parau, an internationally renowned visual artist who has been living and working as an artist in Guadalajara for four years, with an international career spanning more than 18 years.
Radio Jalisco, through the program “Contigo en Viernes,” helps artists gain recognition.
(parte 2)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVnq6oRShU8
(parte 1)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ksml-NbZMfw
25.03.2026, entrevista Elena Parau con Tere de Villa en “Hablemos de libros y algo más..”
On March 25, 2026, she spoke about the book”La creatividad de la Penumbra” that included a personal account in which she discuss the difficulties she faced on her journey to becoming an artist and how much her soul enjoys being an artist (a profession that is still considered a hobby). The book is titled *Creativity in the Twilight* and features the stories of more than 60 artists, along with their paintings.
“It’s a very special project that I was delighted to be a part of. I hope my story inspires as many people as possible. I hope this brief account sheds light where there was once darkness. Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart for this opportunity to talk about my journey! Thank you to everyone who is interested in listening to this interview and tuning in to cultural programs that can inspire us! “
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoZrZlxxEmA
20.03.2026, entrevista Elena Parau programa “Contigo en viernes” Radio Jalisco, México, conducted by Giselda Rea
This is the interview conducted on Radio Jalisco on March 20, 2026, on the program “Contigo en viernes.” To mark the publication of the book *La creatividad de la penumbra*, I spoke about my painting *Diario de una reina*, as well as part of the winding journey that has led me to become the artist I am today.
I hope my story inspires as many people as possible. I hope this brief account sheds light where there was once darkness. Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart for this opportunity to talk about my life! Thank you to everyone who is interested in listening to this interview and tuning in to cultural programs that can inspire us!
The work “Diario de una reina” tells the story of a woman who, despite the harsh and traumatic experiences she has endured, has managed to maintain her naturalness and common sense in her interactions with others. Difficulties generally toughen us up. The black cat this woman holds in her hands represents everything she has learned throughout her life. The cat is black precisely to highlight how many difficult obstacles she had to overcome and understand. Thus, it can be said that she will not repeat the mistakes of the past and will make better decisions for herself. I like to think that, sometimes, this woman is me.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nTmUeCtBrI
28.02.2026, elected by Fabriano, Italy for the “Fabriano Watercolour” International Biennial Prize «Fabriano Watercolour»
https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1528085285566767&set=pb.100050959316503.-2207520000
Jan-Mar 2026, interview published in the digital magazine Agora127.com, no. 52
https://www.agora127.com/pla52parau.html
20.02.2026, selected for inclusion in the “Arte y Barricas” project, launched by Cultura Zapopan under the theme of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Top 48 Submissions in Jalisco, Mexico
31.10.2025, entrevista Elena Parau en Jalisco Radio “Contigo en viernes”, Guadalajara, México, conducted by Giselda Rea
In the interview on Jalisco Radio’s “Contigo en viernes” program on October 31, 2025, I talked about my current and future projects:
– my weekly appearances every Sunday at Glorieta Chapalita in Zapopan and the promotions I’m running this season
– the group exhibition at Cup Cafe that opened on October 31, 2025 (thanks, Daniel)
– my paintings on display at Xofia Chocolate (thank you, Nalleli)
– the project I’m working on with Bibliorefri (thank you, Laura)
– the fact that I’m constantly creating new paintings and investing in quality materials to convey messages of hope through my work.
Thank you to everyone who understands my art, who buys and appreciates my paintings, and who chooses to bring home a piece of the emotions I pour into each creation.
I hope that, through my life experience and my art, I can contribute to a better world.
I love this time of year because it shows us that worlds overlap more than our #mind can handle and reveals that this plane isn’t the only one that exists.
These days, the veils between the worlds grow thinner, and we have the opportunity to connect more deeply with the #energy of our #ancestors and feel their support. We can also feel more keenly the spirits of nature and of those who are no longer with us.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8O_-VUrID4
12.08.2025, interview taken with Teresa de Villa, Guadalajara, Mexico, program “Hablemos de libros y algo más…”
https://www.facebook.com/hablemos.de.libros.tere.de.villa/videos/1936882870502848
2025, publication in “Café y tinta antología de cuentos y poemas” Editorial Amate
Oct 2024, No Name Collective Gallery UK – NNC Magazine Vol 15 – Selected artist
https://www.calameo.com/read/006574650a8df47277e76
05.05.2025, selected for inclusion in the Social Art Award 2025 Book, launched by the Institute for Art and Innovation (IFAI) Berlin under the theme: “Planetary Healing – Blue Tribes for Ocean Health.” Top 100 Submissions in the world with the artwork ”Dolphin Spirit Animal”
https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1117142783771933&set=pcb.1117142830438595
02.05.2025, entrevista pintora Elena Parau, programa “Contigo en viernes” Radio Jalisco, Guadalajara, México, conducted by Giselda Rea
Elena Parau is an abstract impressionist figurative painter whose art revolves around moods, mental healing, and femininity. Her paintings are found in private collections in more than 22 countries across all five continents. Originally from Romania, Elena is an experienced artist whose work can be found on some of the most prestigious international websites. She currently resides in Guadalajara, Mexico. Through her travels and experiences living in different countries, Elena has come to understand that there are no borders and that our minds are the only obstacle to realizing our dreams.
“Reinventing Yourself on a Friday” is a solo art exhibition by Elena Parau that invites reflection and inspiration. We must learn to love ourselves in this new era. We must reinvent ourselves, remain curious, laugh, speak other languages, and hate ourselves in moderation. We must cultivate irony, walk with purpose, remember not to stray from the path, choose our fellow humans carefully, sing, select works of art that speak to us, age like fine, fragrant wine, and delight our palates with a good, aromatic coffee… Sometimes we need to see in every experience and every event an opportunity to reinvent ourselves and rediscover new and better versions of who we are.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cp396HheeKY
presentacion expo individual “Reinventarse un viernes” by Elena Parau, conducted by Piedad Cucsh
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/RsR5g8VueVs
08.02.2025, “Grito de pájaro” poet Elena Parau’s debut in the theatre “El Forito” Guadalajara, Mexico
Mi debut como poeta, recitando el poema «Bird’s Cry»/«Grito de pájaro», escrito durante un periodo de gran tristeza en mi adolescencia. «El Forito» es un teatro de artes escénicas de Guadalajara.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVttCPB5-Ak
01.11.2024, speech in front of the students of Preparatoria Regional de Tecolotlán, Juchitlán, México
Good morning to everyone in Juchitlán!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bNBYc9ArcM
16.09.2024, selected and qualified for Berlin Art Award 2024
15.07.2024, publication in revista Maxwell Jalisco – Riviera Nayarit no.86 on July 15, 2024, of the individual exhibition “El Jardin de los Sueños Cumplidos” Galeria Piso5, Presidencia del Centro Integral de Servicios de Zapopan, Guadalajara, Mexico
https://issuu.com/maxwellonline/docs/maxwell_jalisco_edi_86
26.07.2024, entrevista en Galeria Piso5, Zapopan, Mexico realizada por Piedad Cucsh
Thanks to @piedadcucsh, I’d like to share a summary of what is a dream come true for me and for any artist who ends up exhibiting their work. Thank you @piedadcucsh!
This interview was conducted on the occasion of the opening and run of the solo exhibition titled “The Garden of Fulfilled Dreams” at Galería Piso5 in Zapopan, Mexico.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAD5b81_fYY
27.06.2026 speach in front of students of Escuela de Dibujo y Pintura Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico – June 27, 2024
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=26333641832893498&set=pcb.26333735629550785
19.06.2024, Interview with painter Elena Parau, Radio Romania International, “All About Romania” program, conducted by Mihaela Dincă-Băjănaru
Interview in Romanian with painter Elena Parau, June 19, 2024, on Radio Romania International’s program “All About Romania,” about the exhibition “The Garden of Fulfilled Dreams,” which took place in Guadalajara, Mexico.
The exhibition ran from June 6, 2024, to June 28, 2024.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpcdIQBIaQ0
14.06.2024, entrevista pintora rumana Elena Parau, Radio Romania Internacional, conducted by Monica Tarău
entrevista pintora rumana Elena Parau presenta su nueva muestra en Zapopan, Mexico programa Paseo Cultural We talked about how painting and art, in general, can heal, about healing the body and the mind, but especially the soul. I hope I can inspire as many people as possible to follow their dreams!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzXKEY8yxTo
05.06.2024, Jalisco TV, entrevista artista Elena Parau, programa “Cultura Pop” México
On Wednesday, June 5, 2024, I gave this interview to @jaliscotv, and I couldn’t let the moment pass unnoticed—especially since I’m talking about what painting means to me and living out my personal mission, about feminine and masculine energy, about mental healing, and about how my paintings can transform people’s lives.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxxSruEF0nc
31.05.2024, entrevista pintora Elena Parau, radio DK1250am, programa “Hablemos de libros” with Tere de Villa
Interview with painter Elena Parau, DK1250AM radio, May 31, 2024, “Let’s Talk About Books” program. An interview in which I talked about how much beauty my paintings can bring to the soul and how I can inspire others with the story of my life and my artistic journey. An inspiring interview.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dD0pEWYl6Mk
31.05.2024, entrevista pintora Elena Parau, programa “Contigo en viernes” Radio Jalisco, Guadalajara, México, conducted by Giselda Rea
“For me, this exhibition is a confirmation that I am living out my personal mission: to paint with love, drawing from who I am and what I feel, and to leave behind a world that is more colorful and beautiful than the one I found.
I am the legacy of my ancestors, and this is what they passed down to me. Everything you see and everything I am creating with my hands stems from the history lived by my ancestors and my soul, from emotions experienced both now and in the past. Now I know who I am, and I am glad to be able to share a part of myself with you.
I am deeply moved by this exhibition, and I want each of you to see at least a part of what “The Garden of Fulfilled Dreams” means to me—a journey into the depths of my soul.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQY5fpqTE-w
28.05.2024, Espacio Television entrevista pintora Elena Parau, programa “Espacio Cultura” hosted by: Mariana Navarro, journalist, and Nesly Mombrun Oscar
“Espacio Cultura” hosted by: Mariana Navarro, journalist, and Nesly Mombrun Oscar. Elena Parau is an abstract impressionist figurative painter whose art revolves around moods, mental healing, and femininity.
With more than 16 years of professional experience developing unique techniques, her paintings are found in private collections in more than 19 countries across all 5 continents.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOycc5_oNsg
23.05.2024, entrevista pintora Elena Parau en Radio Dk1250am, programa “Charlando con la cultura”, conducted by Alfonso Javier Collignon
“Chatting with Culture,” a program created by Alfonso Javier Collignon. Elena Parau is an abstract impressionist figurative painter whose art revolves around moods, mental healing, and femininity. With more than 16 years of professional experience developing unique techniques, her paintings are found in private collections in more than 19 countries across all 5 continents.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYklRV0RH08
29.02.2024, publication in kioskoinformativo.com on February 29, 2024, of the collective exhibition «Convergencias Plásticas en la Americana: la colonia más cool del mundo»
selected by PAKS Gallery and MAMAG Museum to exhibit during the most important art and culture weeks: Cannes Film Festival 2024, Art Basel Week 2024 and Carrousel du Louvre during the Paris Art Basel art week 2024
Dec 2023-Mar 2024, interview published in the digital magazine Rezpira.mx, no. 21 https://rezpira.mx/fin-a-la-guerra-no-mas-flores-para-mi/?fbclid=IwAR11SpVIEYt_R_jVIIAbaetE463GaAeLDAVTz8g4I9nW-oQNHedJy7N0-Ow
20.10.2023, selected in the exhibition sample of the Tijuana Triennial: 2. Pictorial International 2024
Jul-Sept 2023, interview published in the digital magazine Agora127.com, no. 42
26.05.2023, selected by Florence Biennale Curatorial Board to participate in the XIV Florence Biennale 2023 with the artworks titled “Pink water lilies in the twilight”, “La vie en rose”, and “Water lily paradise”
24.05.2023, entrevista ELENA PARAU, programa “En Conexion”, guanatozfm.net con Vica Alvarado
Interview conducted on May 24, 2023, in Guadalajara, on the program “En Conexion” on guanatozfm.net with Vica Alvarado
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHPN73nvcMg
29.04.2023, entrevista pintora Elena Parau, Radio Rumania Internacional, programa “Paseo Cultural”, conducted by Monica Tarău
“For me, this exhibition is a confirmation that I am living out my personal mission: to paint with love, drawing from who I am and what I feel (sometimes without overthinking it), and to leave behind a world that is more colorful and beautiful than the one I found.
In this exhibition, there is a lot of feminine energy, gold, and purple—colors considered to be royal. The concept of fertile soil strikes me as very representative, because my paintings mainly feature women and flowers. Fertile soil where plants grow, but also fertile soil as a representation of women (as a fertility that belongs only to the earth and to women). This feminine energy is something that defines me and that I portray in my paintings through flowers, colors, shapes, texture, light, sensual women, and women and men living in harmony. In my personal experience, painting, traveling, and living in different countries so far has healed me in many different ways and has helped me understand my inner world differently—in a much more relaxed way, with much more love and compassion. In general, the art I’m creating is meant to heal the mind, because I know how important it is for us to be surrounded by colorful pieces that convey positive messages of harmony, beauty, and love. Everything we choose to surround ourselves with influences and defines us. My approach is holistic, spiritual, and feminine.
In the country where I was born, just like here, it seems there’s a struggle between men and women, in which women appear to want to be equal to men. People all over the world are talking about this. I think they’re right in some respects, but I believe that as long as there’s a struggle where the only thing that matters is who wins, no one will win—in fact, that tension between women and men will remain.
I believe that, above all, women must not forget to be natural, just as men must know how to be authentic, and only in this way—through balance—can both sides gain more, and together. Harmony and peace come from balance. Balance comes from within each of us and from choosing the right people in our lives, because it is only through relationships that we evolve. It would be better for a woman to be feminine—in the sense that she inspires rather than educates a man, that she is the muse—while a man should be masculine, in the sense of having a sense of direction in his life, so that the woman wants to follow him and they can grow together. It would be better to see the divine in each other. It would be better to forgive and support one another, rather than fuel wars and fear.
I’m sure many of you have already heard the song “I can buy myself flowers, write my name in the sand…,”—it’s trending right now. It’s a beautiful song, but I don’t think it’s very constructive to continue this “war,” where women always buy their own flowers and everything they need to be satisfied. I believe that the harmony and beauty two people can create together—when each knows how to play their part—is incomparable.
In this exhibition, you will see my own interpretations of the feminine and the masculine: scenes of women enjoying the sun, divine women, women with an awakened consciousness who know who they are, women who know how to be silent and listen, women supported by men who, in turn, support the men in their lives, the five female archetypes (Air Woman, Water Woman, Earth Woman, Fire Woman, Queen Woman), divine love and love as the key to our evolution on Earth, the sun with the gifts of divinity, exotic and Romanian elements, delicate flowers and tenderness—all the tenderness that God gave me when I came into this life. Just as woman is the moon and man is the sun, just as we need the night to enjoy the next day, there is something greater than ourselves—what we call God, Divinity, the Universe… and in reality, it doesn’t matter what we call it; what matters is simply accepting and believing that there is an energy greater than ourselves, within each of us. And let’s not forget that we are not God, but God is within each of us.
Thank you for all the warmth with which you’ve welcomed me; I hope you enjoy the exhibition, and I eagerly look forward to new opportunities and exhibitions.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHyO4XDnHsQ
28.04.2023, interview painter Elena Parau, Radio Jalisco programa “Contigo en Viernes” Guadalajara, México, conducted by Giselda Rea
Elena Parau is an abstract impressionist figurative painter whose art revolves around moods, mental healing, and femininity. With more than 16 years of professional experience developing unique techniques, her paintings are found in private collections in more than 19 countries across all 5 continents.
Originally from Romania, Elena has been drawn to painting since she was a child, and her art has always sought to convey a positive and hopeful message—in contrast to her childhood, when her country’s communist regime allowed little color or free artistic expression. In 2014, she left her successful career in banking and began living outside of Romania, in places such as Italy, Canada, Colombia, and Mexico, which has enriched her painting style. The experiences she has had during her time abroad have served as inspiration for her work. The passion and intensity of each of Elena Parau’s paintings reflect both her artistic and personal goals, as well as a personal journey through life.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0U64d6r2hk
20.04.23, solo art exhibition – entrevista ELENA PARAU artista plástico internacional México, conducted by Azmi Reyes
Entrevista realizada en 20 Abril 2023, en Casa Masua by Azmi Reyes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AIK-aa5-4g
18.04.2023, interview taken at radio Dk1250AM, Guadalajara, Mexico, with Alfonso Collignon, program “Charlando con la cultura”
26.03.2023, publication in www.thegallerist.art Slovenia
https://thegallerist.art/paintings-by-elena-parau/
NNC Art Mag London Project Volume 2 2023- Selected for February’s Challenge 2023
https://www.calameo.com/books/006574650279224d3c87a
25.02.2023, publication in “El Semanal” on February 12, 2023, of the event: “Arte anima” carried out in Hospital Mi Esperanza, San Agustín, Mexico, organized by the Mexi-HA association and Mi Gran Esperanza association, for the benefit of children with cancer, that took place in 25 February 2023
2022, Art Vue Foundation yearly prize competition – 2022 nominated – Bruxelles, Belgium
11.10.2022, entrevista Elena Parau, “Itinerando con las musas”, Guadalajara, Mexico, conducted by Héctor Manuel Plascencia Aguirre
Interview with visual artist Elena Parau, conducted on October 11, 2022, on the program “Itinerando con las musas,” in Guadalajara, Mexico
Elena Parau is an abstract expressionist figurative painter whose art revolves around moods, mental healing, and femininity.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=jiElZl9UACY
No Name Collective Gallery UK – June issue 2022 magazine – Pre Qualified artist
https://en.calameo.com/read/0065746500dcdd5584c85
No Name Collective Gallery UK – December issue 2021 magazine – Pre Qualified artist
https://www.nonamecollectivegallery.co.uk/2021-magazine
The 41st International Artavita Online Art Contest – 2020 nominated – Santa Barbara, USA
Arthola Art Sharing Platform – April 2020 contest – Winner first prize
