Elena Thaut (b. 1989, Belarus) von Novoseltsev is a haute couture fashion designer and visual artist based in Germany. She graduated from an art school and later studied fashion design in Germany. Her work combines artisanal precision with strong artistic expression. In painting, she specializes in colorful pop art oil works on canvas that captivate with their sensual depth and iconic visual language. haute couture fashion designer and visual artist based in Germany. She graduated from an art school and later studied fashion design in Germany. Her work combines artisanal precision with strong artistic expression. In painting, she specializes in colorful pop art oil works on canvas that captivate with their sensual depth and iconic visual language.