Francis Beaty
Balance, 2023
Copper
16 x 19 x 11"

About the work

By applying a poetic and often metaphorical language I try to develop forms that do not follow logical criteria, but are based only on subjective associations and formal parallels, which incite the viewer to make new personal associations.

Bio

Francis Beaty was born in Abington, PA. She is a contemporary installation artist, painter and sculptor known for her interdisciplinary work and introspective style. Her works incorporate found and constructed elements with a unique conceptual inventiveness. Her first large installation "The Hatching" was a community engagement piece, Allentown PA 2017. Her membership in the Global Art Project 2018-2021 expanded her exhibition opportunities into Europe. She participated in the Geuzenmaand 2021-2022 Exhibition through the 10dence gallery who represents her in Europe. The exhibition traveled to the Museum Vlaardingen, World Art Delft, Rotterdam Courthouse and Kunstwerkt Foundation Scheidam. She was awarded the Betsy Meyer Award in Philadelphia in 2021 and is a member of InLiquid. Her residencies include Saruya, Japan; Buffalo Creek, Nevada; Chateau Campadieu, France; Baum School of Art, PA. Francis has utilized her degrees in Education, French and Architectural Interior Design as the foundation for her ongoing passion to create art that makes people think. Given the current socio-political climate she believes it is important to create work that bridges the gaps across different perspectives and facilitate relational dialogue.

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