Plastic artist Elena Lapuente nascent Neuquén Capital Federal, 07/04/1943, having graduated from the National School of Visual Arts M. Belgrano in Buenos Aires in 1962. Since 1969, he settled in Neuqun. With Prof. CARBALLO forms in drawing and engraving. Ceramics with Prof. Sara LAURIA Make training with Prof. H. Cartier-Nqn., Drawing with Prof. A. Bid Nqn, drawing and painting techniques with Prof. George Labro and Osvaldo Attila, printmaking techniques and drawing with Prof. Aida Carballo, Technique CISIM Byzantine mosaic, Ravenna, Italy, Print, Prof. Maria I. Tapia Vera Cap. Federal, techniques of loom Prof. Tana Sachs, restoration of Archaeological Ceramics, Asst Institute of Restoration, Cap. Federal, lost wax, Prof. Antonio Pujia, Cap. Federal. Study tours to: I-1976-USA VII-VIII/1983- Spain, France and Italy. X XII/1986- Spain, France, Belgium and Holland VI to VIII/1992- Barcelona, ??Spain, Belgium and Holland VI to VIII/1992 Barcelona, ??France and the UK During his career he received several awards and distinctions: B. Blanca, Neuquen, Cipolletti RN, San Fernando, Province of Buenos Aires, Cap. Federal and 1999 Woman of the Year in the field of culture, SMA Rotary Club Performs solo and group exhibitions between 1972 and 2003, also acting as judge in several rooms, presentations at congresses and conferences, and publications . Are works by the author in several regional museums and other provinces, as well as in private collections. Founding member of the Plastic Artists Association Neuquén, also participating in the implementation organizaciny the Patagonian Biennial of Plastic Arts and Crafts Fair Neuqun. It has played as a professor of plastic in primary and secondary levels and in their private studio for many years. He completed his administrative work as the Director of Culture San Martin de los Andes, to retire 1998.