Primary Artistic Discipline: Visual Art
Other disciplines: Performing Arts, Literary Arts
Patrick Francis (b. 1991) is a Melbourne‑based, Australian artist whose vibrant acrylic-on-paper works explore the essence of portraiture through bold, simplified forms and dynamic colour. His practice channels influences from popular culture, Melbourne’s urban scenes, and art history—ranging from celebrities like Marilyn Monroe to Renaissance figures—rendered with Fauvist intensity and expressive clarity. A distinctive feature of his work is its emotional resonance: he deconstructs subjects into essential shapes and hues, adding intricate details and layers later. His achievements include the Art & Australia/Credit Suisse Contemporary Art Award (2012), MVCC Mayoral Art Prize, Darebin Art Prize, Sunshine Coast Art Prize finalist, participation in Melbourne Now & other NGV exhibitions; exhibitions in India, Singapore, Hong Kong & Malaysia; representation in public collections such as Artbank, Geelong Gallery, Art Gallery of NSW, Bundoora Homestead, Counihan Gallery & Moonee Valley, besides several private collections in Australia & abroad. In succinct, vibrant strokes, Patrick Francis celebrates identity, resilience, and creativity, positioning himself as a compelling voice in contemporary Australian art. See more at Patrick-Francis.weebly.com
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Patrick Francis - indazones30@gmail.com