Marianne Frank
Juggling Oil on board 101cm x 101cm nominated for the Ruth Borchard Prize 2015
Smouldering Oil on Canvas 101cm x 101cm
Longing Oil on board, 101cm x 101cm
Anticipation - Forsaken Oil on Canvas. Each of the two canvases 80cm x 180 cm
Trapped 2 Oil on Canvas, 15cm x 25cm
Trapped 3 Oil on Canvas, 15cm x 25cm
Enclosure 80 x 80 cm Oil on Canvas
Enclosure 1 80 x 80 cm Oil on Canvas
Marianne moved to England from Denmark to obtain her degree in Theatre design. She has lived and worked in England for the majority of her adult life.
Marianne mainly paints in oil, though it is the message rather than the medium that is the pivotal point of her work. She focuses on studies of human behaviour and emotions as they unfold in response to society, morals and social interacting.
Marianne brings the emotions in her work to the surface. She finds that social and emotional life experiences help generate ideas, reveal feelings in us all, and help to raise awareness. She portrays many aspects of everyday life and its fragility.
Awards, Competitions & Funded exhibitions:
2016 Thorshavn Chouncil - Faroe Island
2016 Menier Gallery - Frida Khalo - Lust for life ( supported by Mexican Embassy UK)
2016 Mentanargrunnur Landsins (Faroe Island Arts Fond)
2015 The Ruth Borchard Prize 2015 (Nominated)
Private Collections:
England, Spain, Denmark, USA.
What don't we know about you?
I like old Black & White movies especially the ones without sound.
Favourite Book?
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith.
Favourite Artist?
At the moment I am into Louise Bourgeois she was such a diverse artist
Favourite Quotes?
Be brave and live to the fullest
What couldn't you live without?
Love, inner peace and humour
How do you keep the balance in life?
I try and reflect throughout the day