I am very sorry to announce that Francis Burges has
recently died and wish to
commisserate with her family and those close to
her.
I would describe Francis as having a warm, fantastic
character who worked for art
and was charasmatic as she was talented.
She died on 9th December 2010. She will be greatly
missed. We all loved her so.
Questions of Life as an
Artist?
Does a person choose to be an artist or is this
activity encouraged by certain materials made
available when young?
The variety of art materials sold today are certainly
for young professional artists. I wonder also if
when studying art, apart from teaching new
concepts & disciplines & the technical ability
required,
if to a favourable life and attitude in contemporary
terms, in comparison with past artists, for guidance
what to expect etc. ie. The function of the Fine
Artists Hands On approach to work does not have
much in common in current IT run life.
I still use traditional mediums/tools paint, &
implements for drawing chalk, pencil, brush.
What is your inspiration for your work?
Enthusiasm for working has been stimulated by at
favourite artists work from past & present times.
As I go about, I still enjoy translating subject
unique to me, but what has enthused me is often
the interpretation of another master ..
I appreciate that Grey is the hinge of colour, --
Pierre Bonnard.
I work two dimensionally, but space permitting do
some wood carving, stone carving & ceramic
objects
What are your main influences?
The choice of a particular subject is often
stimulated by the techniques applied by an admired
artists rendering;
in fact I realise the enthusiasm I have for working
so far has been maintained through looking at
other artists work, past & present.
Creating being an ancient occupation, time to do
this was not an issue. When viewing an exhibition a
different concept of time may be needed, than is
often permitted these days.
F. Burges
Target-Art Organised Exhibition:
The Christmas Art Fair at the Conference Hall in the
Quality Hotel (formerly the Royal
County,
Broad Street, Reading. (20
December
-
January 2010)
The Opening of Target-art.co.uk at the Magic Cafe
Aug 2008
