ABSTRACT EXPRESSIONIST

A man with gray curly hair and glasses on his head appears to be sitting on a large black piece of fabric or material. He is dressed in a white shirt, black jacket, and gray pants. His colorful socks and high-top sneakers with a black and white pattern are visible. The background shows a large, textured concrete or stone wall with some dark patches and a decorated wall surface with various marks and stains.
A smear of grayish paint or clay on a black surface.

Born in Philadelphia in 1966, Ron Francis is renowned for his large-scale works and texture-rich paintings. Using raw and occasionally crude materials, he manifests his introspective journey into his creations.

His art surpasses conceptual boundaries, focusing solely on immediate existence. Drawing inspiration from nature, alchemy, and respected artists like Antonio Tapies and Daniel Arsham, Francis crafts deeply meaningful art. His works serve as relics of captured moments that document his internal exploration. Francis is a self taught artist who is constantly evolving into self.

Close-up of a man's face with sunglasses resting on his head, wearing a jacket with a zipper, looking downward with a serious expression.

Immersed in

Material

Playing with elements.

Defying the limitations of conventional materials with expert hands and an artistic vision that knows no bounds, he harmoniously blends microcements, proxies, and plasters, melding their very essence to achieve extraordinary finishes that leave onlookers entranced.

These elements become mere instruments in his symphony of texture and depth, as he masterfully manipulates them to create rich and captivating works of art. .

Process
Behind The Scenes

  • Applications of pushing life & twisting the direction.

    — Ron Francis

  • It's like boxing with cielings and walls.

    – Ron Francis

  • Everything I put my hands in.

    – Ron Francis

  • JUMP OFF A CLIFF WITH AN IDEA.

    – Ron Francis