Foteini Foteinaki is a multidisciplinary creator and educator, having delved into diverse creative paths throughout her career.

In her weaving practice, she works exclusively using reclaimed, found, or previously owned yarns. She originally gravitated towards working with materials that were repurposed, found, or previously owned from a keen interest in the narratives embedded within objects. Discovering the widespread presence of weaving in familial histories, along with the abundance of yarn in households worldwide, she felt an immediate connection to a broader network. Coupled with her eco-conscious mindset, this led her to focus solely on using reclaimed fibers in her work.

Her pieces explore themes of self/identity, interpersonal connections, and emotional landscapes that pair with the narratives embedded within the fibers. Embracing an intuitive approach, Foteini uses her designs as a starting point yet letting the qualities of the reclaimed materials, such as their colour schemes and fiber textures, steer the creative journey, allowing each piece to evolve organically.

Foteini is a self-taught weaver. She has studied photography, animation, is a certified secondary A&D and media teacher, and holds an MA in art & design education from the UK. She has exhibited work as a weaver, animator and photographer in Europe and Brazil, and has been an art and media teacher for over 20 years. Her latest show was in Paris in 2025, as part of a group exhibition.