Artist Bio

Lena Baker, born in 1986 in the Soviet Union, is a contemporary artist based in Alexandria, Virginia. She works primarily in oil painting on canvas, adding certified Martian dust to specific areas of her finished pieces while the paint is still wet. Known for her impressionistic approach, Baker brings Martian landscapes to life through a combination of textured brushwork and cosmic elements.

Focusing on the unique surfaces of Mars, Baker’s work interprets the planet’s geological features with expressive detail, blending scientific accuracy with artistic imagination. Her paintings are characterized by a thoughtful layering of oil and Martian dust, which creates a textured depth that draws viewers into the mysterious and rugged beauty of Mars. Among her most significant projects is the Martian Treks series, an ongoing exploration of Mars’s landscapes, inspired by NASA’s images and findings.

 Currently immersed in creating new works for Martian Treks, Baker aims to deepen her artistic portrayal of the Red Planet’s varied terrain, making her work a unique bridge between art and planetary science. Through this series, she invites viewers to engage with Mars on an imaginative level, offering a new perspective that merges aesthetic beauty with an appreciation for the mysteries of space exploration.