Throughout the 70's, 80's, and 90's Borstein traveled to Greece and other Mediterranean countries, where she was captivated by the light and simple geometry of the houses.
“Elena Borstein paints and draws the quintessential architecture of places she visits ... Ultimately the strongest aspect of Borstein’s work is the gorgeous pastel colors infused with darker or light tones. Whether those latter variations are in fact blooms of mildew or patches of scaling plaster doesn’t diminish their beauty.” Janet Koplos, Art in America
