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Upcoming BSL Tours
BSL Tour of Turner Prize 2023
Join artist Alison France on a tour of the Turner Prize.
Alison will guide you round the artwork, give information about the Turner Prize artists and use her experience and perspective as an artist to make connections and suggestions. This tour is for British Sign Language users and is delivered by Alison in BSL.
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Book now: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bsl-tour-of-turner-prize-2023-tickets-850749654117
Upcoming Exhibitions
Work in Progress Exhibition
Edward Street Gallery
University of Brighton
154 - 155 Edward Street, BN2 0JG
Exhibition open to students and staff from Tuesday 19 March to Thursday 18 April 2024
Private View (open to the public) on Wednesday 20 March 2024, 5-7pm
Previous Exhibitions
31 January - 16 February 2024
Interim
Group exhibition, Atrium Gallery Grand Parade, University of Brighton
In 'Epochal Echoes,' Alison Claire France's interim exhibition at Atrium Gallery, Grand Parade, delves into the theme of 'Alchemy in Painting Anthropocene Pareidolia and Displacements' through three interconnected paintings. Employing free-hanging cut-out techniques, Alison prompts viewers to recognize familiar shapes, fostering a connection between humanity and the environment. The nuanced narrative encourages contemplation on the evolving relationship between humans and the natural world during the Anthropocene, seamlessly integrating natural and human elements with symbolic portrayals of pollution and rising sea levels.
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6 - 16 November 2023
Unfold: A Celebration of Current Practice and Research
Group exhibition, Edward Street Gallery, University of Brighton
"Unfolding Realities," curated by Alison Claire France, transported visitors into a world where the ordinary unfurled into the extraordinary. Through the intricate interplay of layers in art, the exhibition unveiled concealed landscapes, each representing themes of displacement, dystopia, and pareidolia. In the first segment, "Layers of Displacement," Alison delved into metaphorical landscapes hidden within transparent acetate sheets, revealing stories of displacement. Journeying deeper into the surreal layers, "The Dystopian Nexus" confronted viewers with hauntingly beautiful dystopian visions, blurring the boundaries between reality and illusion. Finally, in "The Alchemy of Pareidolia," patterns and symbols emerged from overlapping acetates, transforming ordinary scenes into something new and extraordinary. "Unfolding Realities," curated by Alison Claire France, transcended convention, immersing viewers in a surreal dreamscape and serving as a testament to the transformative power of art.
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26 - 30 September 2023
Group exhibition
D'Art Gallery at the Centre for Deaf Studies,
University of the Witwatersrand
Alison Claire France proudly showcased her remarkable artwork at the Centre for Deaf Studies' Art Gallery as part of the centre's 25th-anniversary celebration. Her pieces shone brightly at this momentous event, adding a touch of artistic brilliance to the gallery's commemoration of a quarter-century dedicated to enriching Deaf culture and fostering creativity. Her work not only enriched the celebration but also invited visitors to embark on an enchanting journey through the vivid narratives woven into each of her creations.
26 September - 6 October 2023
Group exhibition
Alison France had the honor of presenting her extraordinary artwork at the Inter-Diaspora Exhibition, which was a part of the Flareware Festival. This captivating showcase featured her unique fusion of abstract and sculptural art, inspired by her experiences in different countries, including Australia, the United Kingdom, and South Africa. Alison's work stood out as a highlight of the exhibition, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in a world of creativity and cultural exploration, as each piece carried a distinct and engaging narrative.
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Alison Claire France added an artistic touch to the Talking Hands Grand Gala by showcasing her artwork in a silent auction. Her contribution, alongside other talented deaf artists, including Vicky Barber-Crimes, Emma Davis, Zoe Milner, Amanda Gilbert, Diana Terry, Sam Perkins, Alice McCann, and more, made the night truly special. Some of these artists generously donated a portion or even the entirety of their art bids to support DeafKidz International. The gala attendees enthusiastically participated in the silent auction, leaving with unique art pieces that captured the spirit of the event.
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Silent Auction
16 September 2023
11 Aug - 27 Aug 2023
Solo
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EXPLODING LINES
Transcending Boundaries: Reflections on Identity, Nature and Perception
Exploding Lines (August 11th - August 27th 23) — Rogue Gallery (rogue-gallery.co.uk)
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Alison Claire France and Visual Communication – Hastings Independent Press
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