About the Artist

Francesca McGowan is a sculptor and installation artist whose practice explores the relationship between material, form, and the urban landscape. Raised in a creatively rich environment where art and everyday life were closely connected, she developed a passion for making from an early age. With a BA in Fine Art and a strong foundation in sculpture and drawing, her work interrogates the built environment using industrial materials such as wood, metal, and mesh. Her large-scale pieces are designed to reshape how audiences perceive and interact with surrounding spaces.

About the Project

Francesca’s current project focuses on material experimentation, combining wood, metal, and fabric in new and innovative ways. Beginning with hands-on testing and technique refinement, she will develop a series of small prototypes before producing 3–4 final works that merge two-dimensional, three-dimensional, and installation elements. The project seeks to push the expressive potential of these materials and build a cohesive, resolved body of work that extends her sculptural language.

Artistic Development

This project represents a significant step in Francesca’s evolving practice, laying the groundwork for her first solo exhibition. It deepens her engagement with urbanism, industrial heritage, and spatial design, drawing particular inspiration from the historical landscape of Warwickshire. Through technical development, creative risk-taking, and potential new collaborations, Francesca is expanding both her portfolio and her professional network. This stage of growth positions her for future residencies, exhibitions, and ambitious contributions to the contemporary art field.

Get in touch

• Website: Francesca McGowan
• Social Media: Instagram