DEBRA FRANSES

Based in Buckinghamshire, England.

Based in London, the 21st century graduate of Central Saint Martins loves the freedom to express herself, reflecting the world around her.

ARTBAG is the creation of British artist Debra Franses, born in London, went to school in Rickmansworth, started her family in New York, and now resides in Buckinghamshire.

During lockdown Debra opened a boutique gallery in Amersham as all her shows were cancelled. This she said was therapeutic and helped her to remember the exciting world that she had worked for the last 15 years to be a part of. You might walk past the small windows and bright pink door assuming it to be a charming cottage, however once inside your entering into a world of wild imagination. Think Willy Wonker’s chocolate factory, only voyeuristic transparent resin handbag sculptures.

Today Debra’s art is admired in galleries and museums, as well as being commissioned by brands such as Coca Cola, Gucci, NY Fashion Week, Fairmont Hotels, and is currently exhibiting at the IFC in Shanghai. The billionaire, philanthropist and art collector, Steve Cohen, bought two pieces from Gallery Biba in Palm Beach further cementing her reputation as an investible artist.

“I am influenced by my family history in handbags, art and science, motivated by thoughts that capture my attention from everyday objects to global events. The only constant in life is change, the freezing of time is my art.”

— DEBRA FRANSES

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