Drawing from posthuman theories, environmental science, and symbolism Elina Yumasheva explores the interconnectedness of living and non-living matter, understanding the world as a shifting mesh of relations rather than fixed forms. Working with oils, pigments, bacteria, natural dyes and other non-toxic materials, her paintings become active sites where intention and unpredictability coexist.

Elina is currently completing an MA in Painting at the Royal College of Art supported by the Basil H. Alkazzi Award. She holds an MSc in Environmental Science from the University of Edinburgh. She has exhibited at the Tate Modern Lates and the Saatchi Gallery.