Fran Williams
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About Fran
Evocative figures appear from the depth of Fran’s oil paintings. Vivid colour and texture almost mask the face and body of her self portraiture. The strength of tones and free use of the brush are in contrast to the vulnerability of the portraiture.
Fran’s paintings offer different interpretations and stimulate multiple emotional responses. We may feel ‘broken’ sadness, abandoned joy, torment, longing or desperation. The sense of mystique draws us in to the paintings and questions our understanding of the work and maybe our own feelings.
Launch Gallery
Currently exhibiting at:
The Raconteurs Arena
3rd May to 1st Jul 2012
The Raconteurs Arena is an exhibition that celebrates the story-telling of Bristol, from real-life drama to myths and fables. We have selected stories that we find intriguing, humorous, and bizarre. The history of the ci... Read morePreviously exhibited at:
In Darkness Blooms
4th Nov to 8th Jan 2012
The Cereus flower, also known as the Night Princess, opens only in the hours of darkness, bearing a sumptuous fragrance. ‘In Darkness Blooms’ features six artists who express their connection to their hidden worlds. ... Read more
Here and Now
18th Nov to 9th Jan 2011
Here and Now celebrates four artists who have grown to establish themselves within the View stable from both a client popularity and commercial perspective. They follow earlier success with new collections especially for... Read more
Life in Stillness
11th Apr to 30th May 2010
In many inanimate objects we see and feel life. Life in Stillness is an exhibition where five artists bring consciousness to their subjects through different sources of inspiration and use of media. We are taken on a ... Read more
