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          "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.

          CV


          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
          Copyright 2011, Ainsley Francis