Hometown: Glasgow
Based in: Glasgow
Karolina Franceschini was born in Poland, where she studied art and design in one of the main Fine Art Academies. Now she is based in Glasgow, Scotland. She is also a proud member of the Society of Scottish Artists.
"My painting is purely intuitive, flows out of me naturally and almost effortlessly.
Creative process is based on two stages. First one, when picture takes control, it becomes, leads me. Second stage, when I have to take control, organize and decide what elements of the image are the most important .I gently try to suggest, what should come through as the strongest part of the painting. I am using the strength of the composition and uncompromising colours to create an impact. Ironically, my painting is the opposite of my nature. I like peace and tranquillity.
Education:
Academy of Fine Arts, Poznan , Poland (BA)
Birmingham City University-
Institute of Art and Design, Birmingham , UK (MA Degree)
Events:
Member of Society of Scottish Artists.
Exhibitions:
Society of Women Artists
159th Online Open Exhibition, London 2020
Paisley Art Institute 132nd Annual Exhibition Online, Paisley, Scotland
Hulabhaig
Uig Open 2020: Re-imagined Online , Isle of Lewis, Scotland
Published in 'MYTH /REALITY Contemporary Artists from Scotland ' 2017
Royal Institute of Oil Painters
Annual Exhibition 2015-shortlisted for Winsor and Newton Young Oil Painters Award
Mall Galleries , London
Society of Women Artist, Mall Galleries ,London 2015
Royal Paislay Institute, Scotland
Royal Glasgow Institute , Scotland
solo:
Galerie Luz, Montreal 2014
30 Marier Ave Gallery , Ottawa, 2014
The Brunswick Gallery , Glasgow 2014
What inspires you?
Anything
Describe your creative process.
That is a secret.
What are 3 words that best describe your work?
vivid, brave, joyful
Who are some artists that have influenced your work?
Paula Rego, Balthus , Hornel
What is the most important tool when creating your work?
Time
What is the best piece of advice you have been given?
Art is from the heart, do not over think what you are doing.
Where do you go for inspiration?
It comes to me from most unexpected places.
Education
MA Degree, Birmingham Institute of Arts and Design
United Kingdom, 2008
Exhibitions
Society of Women Artists 159th Online Open Exhibition, London
2020
Paisley Art Institute 132nd Annual Exhibition Online, Paisley, Scotland
2020
Royal Institute of Oil Painters Annual Exhibition, Mall Galleries , London
2017
Awards
Shortlisted for Winsor and Newton Young Oil Painters Award
2015
Education
MA Degree, Birmingham Institute of Arts and Design
United Kingdom, 2008
Exhibitions
Society of Women Artists 159th Online Open Exhibition, London
2020
Paisley Art Institute 132nd Annual Exhibition Online, Paisley, Scotland
2020
Royal Institute of Oil Painters Annual Exhibition, Mall Galleries , London
2017
Awards
Shortlisted for Winsor and Newton Young Oil Painters Award
2015