Elaine M. Goodwin

Elaine M. Goodwin is a British artist and author. She has exhibited extensively, written several works on art and design, and was founder president of the British Association of Modern Mosaics (BAMM). Together with other prominent artists, Goodwin also co-founded Tessellated Expression for the 21st Century (TE-21), a group of professional artists dedicated to exhibitions of the tessellated art form.

Education and art career

Goodwin studied at the Exeter College of Art and Design, earning a bachelor's degree in Art. She subsequently gained international recognition with her artwork, and one of her first exhibitions, in 1991, was with the Barbican Centre in London. In subsequent years, Goodwin has exhibited her work around Europe, Japan, Egypt, and Morocco. Goodwin is an elected member of the Chelsea Arts Club in London since 2016.

Forty year retrospective The Royal Albert Memorial Museum and art gallery exhibited work by Goodwin in April 2019.

Publications Mosaic Today: Using New and Recycled Materials in Contemporary Mosaic published in 2008. Encyclopedia of Mosaics: Techniques, Materials and Designs The Human Form in Mosaic.< Mosaic: Finding Your Own Voice, Blurb, USA; 2008.

BAMM and TE-21 The British Association for Modern Mosaics, otherwise known as BAMM, was formed in 1999. It serves to promote mosaic art and publishes a regular newsletter, organises events and viewings, and helps artists network, among many other activities. An original member and elected president, Goodwin helped to form the association with several other artistic professionals.