Born
in Požarevc, a small town near Belgrade in Serbia, where
her parents worked in the federal prison. From an early age she developed an
extreme interest for the arts with a keen preference toward movement. This
interest led her, at age six, to pursue studying ballet.
During her adolescence, her academic strengths
were mathematics during high school. The ability to combine the fundamentals of
science with her artistic talents made it a natural choice for her to enter the
world of architecture.
In 1988 Milena enrolled in the prestigious
architectural school at the University of Belgrade. She graduated in 1995.
During her studies at the University Milena
also continued her love of dance and was an active performing member of the
dance troupe “MIMARTheatre”. It was also at this time she
collaborated with artist Mila Stratimirovic performing numerous art show
installations as a choreographer and performer.
In 1996, Milena moved to Canada. After living
in several Canadian cities she chose Vancouver as her base to pursue a career
in film. Once again combining her talents she initially started designing sets
for various productions. Realising, however, she wanted to express more of her
artistic side she began focusing more on her illustrating talent.
Currently Milena still makes Vancouver her
home and is enjoying a burgeoning career as a notable illustrator in the film
community often working on several projects simultaneously.