Canadian Artist Frances Ferdinands has exhibited her acrylic paintings for over two decades in group and solo exhibitions in such diverse places as Paris, Bogota, Honolulu, the continental United States  and Canada.  Her work has been purchased for inclusion in corporate, private, and public collections.  Recent accolades include her work featured in three Art books, “RETHINKING ACRYLIC” (2008),  ”ACRYLIC INNOVATION” (2010), and “BEST OF WORLDWIDE WATERMEDIA ART” (2012).

Her work is generally created in “series”  that have a  specific thematic focus,   such as WAR,  URBAN/NATURE,  FASHION MEETS ART, and FOOD FOR THOUGHT.   These have been important thematic subjects  for her expression of concerns regarding the social and environmental conditions of post-modern society.

More recently, in a dramatic change of direction, Ferdinands has embarked on a series of ABSTRACT works.  Utilizing a more improvisational approach, she lets the painting unfold in an organic manner.  Texture, color, form, and gesture become essential ingredients in capturing the spirit within the work.

Joan Murray,  noted Canadian Curator and Art Historian  writes,

“She (Ferdinands),  brings to painting an intelligent, exploratory consciousness.”

Virginia Eichhorn, Curator of the Tom Thomson Art Gallery writes,

“Frances Ferdinands’ work is characterized by technical facility, richness of color, and breadth of vision………..”