About
"Hands have a history of their own, they have, indeed, their own civilization, their special beauty; we concede to them the right to have their own development, their own wishes, feelings, moods and favorite occupations" - Rainer Maria Rilke
Ainsley Francis is a Canadian, Luxmbourg-based artist working in mosaic, engraving and kiln-cast glass.
After graduating from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelors degree in Philosophy and Political Science, she attended the Craft and Design program at Sheridan College until May 2010.
Through her travels in Europe and Asia, as well has her focus at UBC on issues of social justice, power and ethics, Ainsley has developed sensitivity to art as a medium for social dialogue and global change.
"Self Portrait," (2010) engraved glass, print. After a drawing by Harcuba.
Ainsley Francis is a Canadian, Luxmbourg-based artist working in mosaic, engraving and kiln-cast glass.
After graduating from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelors degree in Philosophy and Political Science, she attended the Craft and Design program at Sheridan College until May 2010.
Through her travels in Europe and Asia, as well has her focus at UBC on issues of social justice, power and ethics, Ainsley has developed sensitivity to art as a medium for social dialogue and global change.
"Self Portrait," (2010) engraved glass, print. After a drawing by Harcuba.
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Education
2010 Glass Engraving with Jiri Harcuba, Istanbul, Turkey
2010 Lost Wax Kiln Casting with Irene Frolic, Oakville, ON
2007 - 2010 Sheridan College of Craft and Design, Glass Major, Oakville ON
2006 Introduction to Glass Blowing with Jeff Burnett, Vancouver, BC
2002 - 2007 Bachelor of Arts Combined Major in Political Science and Philosophy,
University of British Columbia, Vancouver BC
Exhibitions
2010 Festival International Montréal en Arts, Montreal, QC
2010 Osmosis, The Cryptic Canvas, Toronto, ON
2010 Out of Hand, Whippersnapper Gallery, Toronto, ON
2010 Sheridan College Open House, Oakville, ON
2010 Controlled Burn, Ontario Crafts Council Gallery, Toronto, ON
2009 Glass Inside Out, The Gallery, Sheridan College, Oakville ON
2009 Sheridan College Open House, Oakville, ON
2009 Glass Inside Out, The Gallery, Sheridan College, Oakville ON
2008 Sheridan College Open House, Oakville, ON
2008 Glass Inside Out, The Gallery, Sheridan College, Oakville ON
Awards
2009 Betty Kantor Silent Night Award, Sheridan College, 2nd Year Glass
2008 Betty Kantor Silent Night Award, Sheridan College, 1st Year Glass
Affiliations
Since 2008 Member of Glass Art Association of Canada
Since 2008 Member of Glass Art Society
Since 2007 Member of Ontario Craft Council
Donations
2010 Design Hope Toronto, Edmond Place Auction Fundraiser
