Hello! My name is Elena and I am an Artist based in Bristol, UK.
I like to explore a range of media within my work and I am enthusiastic about learning new techniques and skills. My work is often playful and energetic with a focus on character, colour and humour. I am influenced by Television, Science Fiction, mythology, nature and History.
I am a freelance workshop facilitator and host art workshops; often working with young people and vulnerable groups. I have worked with Our Creative Community, Streams Learning Hub and the RWA.
I regularly sell at markets in and around Bristol; and currently selling work in Paper Tales in Sparks and Five Acre Farm shop in the Tobacco Factory.
Contact:
To keep up to date with my workshops, markets and events, follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/haywardelena/
To contact me about commissions, sales and enquiries email elenahaywardillustration@outlook.com
Published Work:
Vague Zine, 2017
Stir Magazine, 2018
Serial Killers, Pizza Eaters, 2018
Paper Darts Volume 8, 2019
Paper Darts, Various Articles, 2019
Flamboyance of Flamingos, Various Articles, 2020
Honest History, A Postal History Service, 2021
Arktic Lime, Folklore, Dry Scales Sea tails, 2022
Events:
Breakthrough Art Fair, Bristol, May and December 2018
Garota Hacker Fashion Project, Bristol, December 2019
Patchmaking workshop, Bristol, January 2023
Better Events, Broadmead Market, Bristol October 2023, Summer 2024
Better Events, St Mary Redcliffe Tree Fest, Bristol, December 2023
Future Leap Market, Bristol, October and December 2023
Tobacco Factory Market, Bristol, February, March, June 2024
St Nicholas' Market, Bristol, June 2024
Competitions:
Shortlisted for 'Strange Worlds: The Vision of Angela Carter' at the RWA, Poster Competition, 2016
Winner of Brexit Comic Competition by Graphic News, 2017
Exhibitions:
Give Me Some Space Exhibition, Tobacco Factory, Bristol, 2017
The Brexhibition, UWE Bristol, 2017
Degree Show, UWE Bristol, 2017
Break A Lead Exhibition, Hoxton Arches, London 2017
UpFest, Bristol, 2018
People's Art Fair, PRSC, Bristol 2022
Making the City Home, RWA, Bristol 2023
Also Artists, RWA, Bristol 2023
Featured:
AOI (Association of Illustrators) Blog, 2017
