about
Francie Brown is a sculptor based in Bath and currently the graduate artist in residence at 44AD Gallery and
Studios. Francie’s practice centres around the
amalgamation of ceramic vessels, soft sculptures and paintings to create playful environments. Which act, almost as sets, playing out scenes of the domestic space.
The role of play and intuitive making are essential to the construction of these sets. In addition, play is intrinsic to the
aesthetic decisions made when building the ceramics vessels. Influenced heavily by Roman pottery, Francie pushes these classical forms towards a farcical reflection of the traditional utensil. With impulsive decisions being vital to the sculptural process and aesthetic choices.
The result is a celebratory assortment of colour, playful pattern and texture. By engaging with the objects, the viewer is encouraged to recognise the connection between shapes and domestic rituals that play out in our own lives.
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2020
Current graduate artist in residence at 44AD Artspace and Studios.
Bath School of Art and Design
BA (Hons) Contemporary Arts Practice [specialising in ceramics]
Sept. 2017 - June. 2020
Received a 1:1
Latest Exhibitions
GUTS Contemporary Sculpture Exhibition
44AD Artspace, Bath, UK
August - September 2020
Curator/ Exhibiting Artist
Bath Spa Final Year Photography Exhibition
44AD Artspace, Bath, UK
February 2020 – group exhibition
Rickyboi and Aniella
The Place We Call Home
Walcot Chapel, Bath, UK
May 2019 – group exhibition
Adam and Eve
Some Things Political: Up Late at The Holburne
Holburne museum, Bath, UK
March 2019 – group exhibition
Article 50/50
Collective Narratives, St, James Wine Vaults, Bath, UK
May 2018 – group exhibition
Online Exhibitions during covid-19 Lockdown -
SadGrads Online Art Gallery
July 2020
The Social Distance Art Project
Online Submission
July 2020
MMXX Collective exhibition online
OXO Tower Wharf, Bargehouse, London, UK
July 2020
NO SHOW
Bath School of Art and Design degree show
June 2020 - group exhibition