Still Life Shortlist

Pieces of preserved shoe leather that date back to Tudor times, found on the Thames foreshore. The shoes might have slipped from a child’s foot while they were being carried to a boat, or may have been worn hobnailed by a weary worker, but in either case, the leather has been preserved by the anaerobic mud. These mini-sculptures were made into tableaux and photographed in natural winter light.

Elaine is an artist based in London. She has exhibited internationally and has work in collections which include The V&A and The Museum of Fine Art, Houston. Her work is represented on the E Coast of the US by Klompching Gallery, NY. Alongside making her own series of work for exhibition, she undertakes artist residencies and works alongside institutions to devise and deliver special projects. Elaine is best known for her work with Scanography and the intense focus she dedicates to objects.