Hello, I’m Alison Claire France, née Hillier, previously Swannack.

I’m a multidisciplinary artist based in East Sussex, England. I create large-scale paintings, sculptures, immersive installations, and prints that balance spontaneity with precision. I enjoy working on big scale because I need both physical and mental space to fully explore my ideas and invite you to step inside them.

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Born to British parents and into a family of artists, including talented artist aunts and cousins, I grew up across Australia, the UK, and South Africa. This diverse background has fostered my deep connection with nature and a fascination with shifting perspectives.

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One of my recent projects, Unveiling Perception: The Dystopian Sphere, features layered crumpled acetates and swirling emulsion paint. As it turns out, familiar shapes emerge from the chaos—a reflection of pareidolia, where our minds find patterns in unexpected places. This work explores themes of corruption and decay, but also moments of hope that arise when we choose to see them.

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Beyond installations and sculptures, I produce large-scale paintings and prints that convert interiors and buildings into spaces for reflection and discovery.

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As a Deaf artist, my practice serves as a visual exploration to foster connection, break down barriers, and advance equality and inclusion. I also conduct workshops that integrate Sign Language (including BSL, SASL, Auslan) with art, helping to make creativity accessible to a wider community.

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I’m always open to new exhibitions, commissions, residencies, and collaborations. If you’re interested in immersive art experiences, workshops, or collaboration opportunities, please don't hesitate to contact us.

 

Thank you for visiting. Take your time to explore my work. I hope it inspires you to see the world in a new light.