Frans Franciscus
国籍：荷兰 · 驻场时间：2019年
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F. Franciscus (27 April 1959, Utrecht) studied at the Utrecht School of Art. He lives and works in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
In addition to paintings his work includes sculptures and films. Since 2012 Franciscus created - together with his spous Rienus Gündel Franciscus - an ever growing series digital portraits under the name Franciscus & Franciscus. The work of F. Franciscus and Franciscus & Franciscus is shown in several galleries, artfairs and museums in the Netherlands, Belgium, Curaçao, France, Germany, Czech Republic, Jordan, Russia, Spain, Swiss, South Africa,
U. K. and U.S.A.
Artist Statement
Franciscus' works present an exhibition highlighting modern art mostly inspired by classical European paintings and sculptures often with a biblical background. The artist’s sources of inspiration include pieces by painters like Hendrick ter Brugghen, Caravaggio and Bronzino. He combines or re-arranges compositions of old masters depicting biblical stories in an up-to-date and idiosyncratic fashion. His themes are put in a modern context in an intelligent way, resulting in humorous and appealing art that can sometimes shock the viewer as well. Franciscus' artwork is in no case meant to insult but allways tries to create space for a broader view on human kind. With his artworks Franciscus wants to caress the retina first. When he then gets the attention, he hopes that the stratification of his work intellectually challenges, amazes and moves the audience. He tries to contribute to the discourse on topics such as racism, discrimination and the dystopical changes of our climate, by connecting history and the present, using art history as a universal visual language. He is a firm believer that the knowledge of our history will contribute to a better world. The goal is to cultivate understanding for different ways of life, and to realise that we need to take care of each other, and of our vulnerable earth.
In addition to paintings his work includes sculptures and films. Since 2012 Franciscus created - together with his spous Rienus Gündel Franciscus - an ever growing series digital portraits under the name Franciscus & Franciscus. The work of F. Franciscus and Franciscus & Franciscus is shown in several galleries, artfairs and museums in the Netherlands, Belgium, Curaçao, France, Germany, Czech Republic, Jordan, Russia, Spain, Swiss, South Africa,
U. K. and U.S.A.
Artist Statement
Franciscus' works present an exhibition highlighting modern art mostly inspired by classical European paintings and sculptures often with a biblical background. The artist’s sources of inspiration include pieces by painters like Hendrick ter Brugghen, Caravaggio and Bronzino. He combines or re-arranges compositions of old masters depicting biblical stories in an up-to-date and idiosyncratic fashion. His themes are put in a modern context in an intelligent way, resulting in humorous and appealing art that can sometimes shock the viewer as well. Franciscus' artwork is in no case meant to insult but allways tries to create space for a broader view on human kind. With his artworks Franciscus wants to caress the retina first. When he then gets the attention, he hopes that the stratification of his work intellectually challenges, amazes and moves the audience. He tries to contribute to the discourse on topics such as racism, discrimination and the dystopical changes of our climate, by connecting history and the present, using art history as a universal visual language. He is a firm believer that the knowledge of our history will contribute to a better world. The goal is to cultivate understanding for different ways of life, and to realise that we need to take care of each other, and of our vulnerable earth.