Performers

He recently started to incorporate the human form as metaphor in his artwork – exploring the influence of mass media and “social engineering” on the global population, while the new “Performers” sculpture series also digs into these themes. With the “Performers”, Francois aims to invite the viewer to play with and interact with the artwork, much like figurine toys, to discover further meaning and metaphors. This is in contrast with sculptural artworks that sometimes have a very “static” feel or a “don’t touch” stigma attached to them, as often found in old museums. With this series, he attempts to challenge this mind-set, bringing the sculpture “closer” to the observer.