Elena Hoskyns-Abrahall

B 1998, Edinburgh, UK. Based in London, UK.
Elena is a non-binary artist and has recently achieved their Masters in Sculpture at the RCA. They also graduated with First Class Honours from Camberwell College of Art Sculpture in 2019.
Elena's practice spans a wide variety of ideas and methods however they work predominantly in sculpture and performance, looking at themes relating to Gender, Identity Politics and Queer Theory. A narrative undercurrent often runs through their work, which they use as a framework for exploring a greater message or school of thought. Story-telling through performance and objects is key to Elena's practice.
Looking at the world through the lens of abjection, Elena uses this as a tool for exploring their human experience. Whether it be through objects or performance, the bodily and the repulsive become excellent tools for exploring the dysphoric nature of the human condition.
Works
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I need two strong boys to help me carry this bench... 2023, Wooden gym bench, sterling silver, porcelain, freshwater pearls
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I need two strong boys detail 1, 2023, Wooden gym bench, sterling silver, porcelain, freshwater pearls
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I need two strong boys detail 2, 2023, Wooden gym bench, sterling silver, porcelain, freshwater pearls
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HB [𝐻𝑜𝑚𝑜 𝐵𝑎𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑢𝑠], 2023, Plastic stacking chairs, sterling silver, bronze, porcelain, freshwater pearls
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Detail of 'HB [𝐻𝑜𝑚𝑜 𝐵𝑎𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑢𝑠], 2023, Plastic stacking chairs, sterling silver, bronze, porcelain, freshwater pearls
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Detail of 'HB [𝐻𝑜𝑚𝑜 𝐵𝑎𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑢𝑠], 2023, Plastic stacking chairs, sterling silver, bronze, porcelain, freshwater pearls
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Detail of 'HB [𝐻𝑜𝑚𝑜 𝐵𝑎𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑢𝑠], 2023, Plastic stacking chairs, sterling silver, bronze, porcelain, freshwater pearls
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Detail of 'HB [𝐻𝑜𝑚𝑜 𝐵𝑎𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑢𝑠], 2023, Plastic stacking chairs, sterling silver, bronze, porcelain, freshwater pearls
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Semantics of Sweat, 2023, Metal lockers, sterling silver
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Semantics of sweat detail, 2023, Metal lockers, sterling silver
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Semantics of sweat detail 1, 2023, Metal lockers, sterling silver
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Semantics of sweat detail 2, 2023, Metal lockers, sterling silver
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Semantics of sweat detail 3, 2023, Metal lockers, sterling silver
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Semantics of sweat detail 4, 2023, Metal lockers, sterling silver
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Happy Trail, 2023, Sterling silver, aluminium vent
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Happy Trail detail 1, 2023, Sterling silver, aluminium vent
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Happy Trail detail 2, 2023, Sterling silver, aluminium vent
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Untitled Wank II, detail 1, 2023, Sterling silver, porcelain, freshwater pearls, ceramic tile, aluminium vent
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Untitled Wank II, detail 2, 2023, Sterling silver, porcelain, freshwater pearls, ceramic tile, aluminium vent
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Untiltled Wank II, detail, 2023, Sterling silver, porcelain, freshwater pearls, ceramic tile, aluminium vent
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Untitled Wank II, 2023, Sterling sliver, porcelain, freshwater pearls, ceramic tile, aluminium vent