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Elaine Foster-Gandey Art

15 Queen Street, PL22 0AD, Lostwithiel, England, United Kingdom

Elaine Foster-Gandey

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Elaine Foster-Gandey is a dynamic multimedia artist known for her immersive, socially engaged projects and expansive artistic range. An Arts Council-funded creator, she gained acclaim for her recent project Hope – Weaving Communities Together, which united over 500 participants in crafting a monumental woven sculpture filled with messages of hope. This collaborative piece has toured the UK and is now showcased at the Venice Biennale, celebrating the power of collective storytelling and CraftivismElaine’s work delves into themes of transformation, autobiography, and the body as a narrative site. Her art frequently explores the dress as both personal artifact and cultural symbol, combining re-enactment and process-driven creation. Her practice spans diverse media, including textiles, sculpture, performance, printmaking, costume, drawing, film, and ceramics. Known for her commitment to community and collaboration, Elaine’s art creates a space where individual and shared stories intertwine, offering new perspectives on identity, resilience, and belonging.