Elena Rabkina

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LITERARY RESIDENCIES IN WARSAW FOR WRITERS, PLAYWRITERS AND TRANSLATORS FROM BELARUS AND UKRAINE

Elena Rabkina, a Belarusian artist, journalist, and playwright, seamlessly merges linguistics expertise with a prolific artistic career. Her works were exhibited at venues like the Mark Rothko Art Center, Zwijger Cultural Center, Toruń Centre of Contemporary Art and Ars Electronica. With plays like “The Critics” staged at the Belarusian Center of Dramaturgy and innovative projects like “I am Okay” and “Media Mayhem,” Elena’s multidisciplinary approach stands out.

Possessing a Master’s degree in rehabilitational psychology, Elena skillfully addresses trauma through her art. A TEDx speaker on collective storytelling and gamification, she weaves immersive experiences rooted in her theatrical background. Nominated for RADA Awards, Elena’s project “Blind City” on inclusion exemplifies the profound impact of her work. Collaborating with entities like Solidarnościowe Centrum Feministyczne and the Austrian League of Human Rights, Elena imparts an interdisciplinary touch to her storytelling.