Fire in the Belly

About the artist
Francis Baskerville

Dates

Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada, 1942

Biography

Frances is a graduate of English Language and Literature at the University of Toronto and has a Masters degree from the University of Western Ontario. After careers in education, librarianship and public service management, she entered the Victoria College of Art and is now a full-time practicing artist.

Resume

A recipient of the Herbert Siebner Practising Artist Award, Frances has had solo shows in Victoria, Sidney, Parksville, Port Moody, Vancouver, and Portland, Oregon. Her work has been exhibited in multiple shows across Canada. Among her commissions is a 10 foot square mural for the City of Victoria beautification project at Royal Athletic Park. In August 2010 her installation “In the moment” a 13 panel mural based on the theme “multiculturalism and community” was inaugurated at the Gordon Head Recreation Centre. She is represented by the Madrona Gallery in Victoria.

Website

http://www.francesbaskerville.com/

Details
Artwork type
Mural
Medium
Acrylic paint, with attention to colours that will stand the test of time.
Dimensions
10' x 10'
Site
Royal Athletic Park, 1014 Caledonia Avenue. Murals are located on fencing on Vancouver Street.
Artwork category
Civic Public Art
Community
Victoria
Date unveiled
April 25, 2004
Location
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