About
I’m Elena! An illustrator and maker from London.
Research, publications and interdisciplinary techniques are at the heart of my practice. I am deeply interested in exploring personal themes and emotionality, in particular, how indefinable feelings can be made physical through image-making and curation.
I feel most inspired by analogue techniques such as printmaking and bookbinding. The process of making slow tactile work provides me the space to draw connections and authentically communicate myself.
Education
First Class Hons, BA(Hons) Illustration,
Leeds Arts University, 2022
Distinction, Foundation Diploma in Art and Design,
University of Arts London, 2019
CV
Shop Assistant/Front of House, Pophams, April 2023-Current
Volunteer, Bow Arts Trust, July 2023-Current
Studio Assistant, Holbrook Studio, September 2022-September 2023
Studio Intern, 20.20 Brand Experience Agency, August 2021
Exhibitions/Markets
Myriad, Old Red Bus Station, Leeds, 2022
Leeds Arts University Showcase, Leeds, 2022
PageMasters Winter Zine Fair, London, 2022
Bow Road Winter Market, London, 2023
Sticky Fingers Publishing Fair, London, 2024
Contact
Email: elenathompson2000@gmail.com
Instagram: @elenarthompson
I’m Elena! An illustrator and maker from London.
Research, publications and interdisciplinary techniques are at the heart of my practice. I am deeply interested in exploring personal themes and emotionality, in particular, how indefinable feelings can be made physical through image-making and curation.
I feel most inspired by analogue techniques such as printmaking and bookbinding. The process of making slow tactile work provides me the space to draw connections and authentically communicate myself.
Education
First Class Hons, BA(Hons) Illustration,
Leeds Arts University, 2022
Distinction, Foundation Diploma in Art and Design,
University of Arts London, 2019
CV
Shop Assistant/Front of House, Pophams, April 2023-Current
Volunteer, Bow Arts Trust, July 2023-Current
Studio Assistant, Holbrook Studio, September 2022-September 2023
Studio Intern, 20.20 Brand Experience Agency, August 2021
Exhibitions/Markets
Myriad, Old Red Bus Station, Leeds, 2022
Leeds Arts University Showcase, Leeds, 2022
PageMasters Winter Zine Fair, London, 2022
Bow Road Winter Market, London, 2023
Sticky Fingers Publishing Fair, London, 2024
Contact
Email: elenathompson2000@gmail.com
Instagram: @elenarthompson