Born in 1997 in Crimea, Ukraine, Elzara Yusufova is a multidisciplinary artist specializing in impressionistic and contemporary painting. Her work draws inspiration from nature, architecture, and cultural heritage, exploring themes of history, displacement, and resilience. With bold colors and textured brushstrokes, her expressive oil paintings capture the complexity of human experiences.

Elzara addresses the challenges faced by communities through her art, balancing themes of renewal and strength. Her depictions of abandoned houses and blooming trees in old streets symbolize the transformations brought about by forced relocation, highlighting the enduring resilience of nature and life despite external pressures.

She holds a Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) from the University of Architecture and Arts, graduating in 2019. Additionally, she studied plein air painting under renowned Ukrainian and Russian artists, honing her skills in capturing the interaction between landscapes and human life.

After moving from Ukraine to Turkey, Elzara lived and worked in Istanbul before relocating to St. Louis, Missouri, in 2022. In St. Louis, she continues to develop her artistic practice, creating works that reflect both personal and collective stories of transformation and renewal.