Eleni Sophocleus (aka okay leni) is an interdisciplinary artist.
As an interdisciplinary artist, I find value in drawing from multiple fields of knowledge to create pieces that are greater than the sum of their individual “okay” parts. Creativity is at its best when we use the framework of multiple interests to think freshly about each individual one.
My creative practice is an intersection of photography, art, graphic design, fashion, and music. They feed each other, and they help me grow.
My artistic process typically consists of taking in objects, places, and feelings that encourage playfulness, and designing them into a finished piece. With painting, I do this through intentionally playing with proportion, color, dimension, and light. In addition to being a tool of self-expression, I use the medium of painting as a way to take in, digest, and reflect the world around me. As a chronically ill person, I find comfort in this process. It allows me to focus on the optimism and beauty of the ordinary objects around me.
aura photo by @weareauraaura
I surrender to
what is mine.
tid-bits
There is a lot to know about someone, perhaps more than can fit on this little website. Here are some rapid fire facts that may provide you with little-to-no insight about who I am off the canvas.
Purpose
To build community, foster growth, and embrace life’s shifts and changes through creative practices.
Astrological big three
Sun- taurus
Moon- sagittarius
Rising- aries
Non-monetized hobbies
Cooking without a recipe, thrifting, yoga, knitting sweaters, playing cello, un-tangeling the cosmos, and finding the best NA drinks in the Twin Cities.
Hometown
Born and raised in South Minneapolis, where (after some brief stints elsewhere) I still reside.
Core values
Intuition & Alignment
Connection
Creativity
Growth
Vision
Current favorites
Drink: chai from alma
Band: alvvays
Artist: girl knew york
Condiment: koroneiki olive oil
Season: wherever I am