Francesca (she/they) is a Chilean artist residing in the Twin Cities, Minnesota since 2016. She attended Pontifical Catholic University of Chile in Santiago, Chile and Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze in Florence, Italy before graduating Minneapolis College of Art and Design with a BFA in Drawing & Painting, Minor in Art History.

Francesca creates tasteful mixed media figurative artwork celebrating true-to-life bodies. She works with clear-gessoed unstretched canvas, glass, oils, acrylics, charcoal, pastels, ink, dyed pressed flowers and upcycled vintage frames. She studies real people and depicts them through direct observation, transforming each piece into a collaborative experience.

Francesca is committed to fostering community, nourishment and connection. Her work serves as an exploration of self-love and personal remembrance, as her pieces are created while navigating immigration, chronic pain, queerness and loss. She hopes to offer a safe space for both personal healing and collective reflection.

Based in her Minneapolis home studio, Francesca explores these motifs by working through series or work at a time and using upcycled mixed media. She is dedicated to a sustainable and ethical practice, often using materials that are found, recycled or responsibly sourced. 

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You can learn more about Francesca in this interview with Voyage MN Magazine