Alvi Siren (real name Alvina Sirenko) was a Ukrainian painter, born in 1937 in the Poltava region of Ukraine. From an early age, she demonstrated remarkable artistic talent and a deep passion for creative expression. This natural inclination led her to pursue art not only as a profession, but as a lifelong calling.

Throughout her career, Alvi Siren explored a variety of styles and subjects, experimenting with abstraction, still life, and nature to convey her unique artistic vision.

In 1959, she graduated from Kharkiv State University. In 1963, she married and relocated to Tallinn, Estonia, where she continued to develop her artistic practice. In 1973, she enrolled at the Estonian Academy of Arts, studying under renowned artist Mart Bormeister (1916–1991). Although she was unable to complete her studies, she went on to work from 1974 as a scene decorator for several theatrical organizations in Tallinn.

From 1985 onwards, Alvi Siren worked as a freelance artist. During this period, she created a wide range of works, including genre and decorative compositions, landscapes, and still life paintings, all marked by her distinctive sensitivity to color and form.

Alvi Siren passed away in Estonia in 2013, leaving behind a rich artistic legacy that continues to inspire and resonate.