ELGIN THWAITES ALUMNI BA21

Elgin Thwaites (they/she) is a Sunderland-based artist, currently pursuing an MSc in Psychology after completing a BA (Hons) in Fine Arts in 2021. Thwaites believes in creating authentic, unbiased, and spontaneous artwork propelled by experiencing that ‘magic spark.’ Thwaites’ practice is rooted in the importance of chance and those seemingly discardable paint rags or unintentional side quests. Their inspiration is heterogeneous, whether it be the heat plumes of a toaster, an article on mustelids, or the feel of a smooth rock.Thwaites is committed to working within the community to promote art accessibility and is passionate about establishing an environment that encourages playful silliness, enabling a ‘free room’ to embrace the true self and promote recovery.

Instagram: @ElginThwaitesArt Email: Elginthwaites@gmail.com