Francis Upritchard

With her figurative sculptures, New Zealand artist Francis Upritchard (1976) occupies a unique position within the field of contemporary sculpture. Upritchard’s oeuvre is characterised by rigorous experimentation with material, colour, form, scale and various other disciplines. Her sculptures continually explore cultural, geographical and historical boundaries.

The artist’s references vary from Mokomokai and Japanese folklore to science fiction literature. Fascinated by museology, she presents her sculptures in self-designed displays and settings.