Astrid Francis
Three Beauties, 2020
40x40x2
Acrylic on canvas
Artist Statement:
Astrid Francis operates in a realm of fantastical surrealism, utilizing bright colors to create otherworldly and, at times, playful figures that inhabit an unfamiliar and disorienting space.
Astrid does not endeavor to depict things as they are in this world, but rather what she feels or imagines they might be in some other world. At its very basic level, it is the celebration of paint on a surface, and the quirky, unexpected beautiful results that it can produce. But she doesn’t stop there. The resulting shapes and textures she sees suggest to her what is in there, and brings it out in wildly imaginative characters and creatures. There is a whimsical and humorous nature to her art, which challenges you not to smile when viewing this work.
Astrid Francis
Bella Luna, 2019
40x50x2
Acrylic on canvas
Astrid Francis
Dancing with the Maasai, 2020
30x40x2
Acrylic on canvas