Elli Fotopoulou is a visual artist from Athens, Greece, with a background in classical music, particularly cello and music theory. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Sculpture from the Athens School of Fine Arts in 2020 and completed her Master of Fine Arts in Sculpture at the Yale School of Art in 2024.
Her artistic practice focuses on the interplay between space, human proximity, and connection. Utilizing materials such as animal bones, plants, metal, and sound, she creates immersive installations that encourage audience participation, blurring the boundaries between the physical, auditory, and emotional realms. This interdisciplinary approach reflects her neurodivergent experience, challenging traditional boundaries in sculpture and sound.
Fotopoulou's work has been featured in various exhibitions internationally, including Athens, New York, Providence and Baltimore.
In the fall of 2024, Fotopoulou served as a visiting artist at Sloss Metal Arts, where she continued to explore sonic and audible sculpture installations and sound objects/instruments. She is currently teaching Metal Sculpture at the Brooklyn College.
Her work has been recognized for its innovative use of materials and engagement with sensory experiences, contributing to contemporary discussions in sculpture and installation art.