Born in Senegal, Francoise spent her childhood in France and Indonesia with her family before migrating to Australia.
After gaining her Diploma of Education she developed an interest in the visual arts whilst working as a teacher with children.
Searching for her family heritage, she returned to France during the 9O’s, where she worked as a teacher and as a cook in an artistic educational centre for adults.
Then two years working as a teacher in visual Arts in India inspired her to conjugate colours and tastes.
Returning to Europe she attended the Assenza Maleschule Art School in Basel for two years, where she immersed herself in the work of colour, etching, printing and drawing.
Her time is now divided between Europe and Australia; two varied, contrasted lands that are a continual source of inspiration.
The central starting point of her work is nature in the contemplation of her surrounding environment. She immerses herself in the visible. Her preferred mediums are acrylics, collage, pencils and inks.
Her work is not a direct representation of the world, although subtle representations of plants and landscapes, rocks and water scenes can sometimes be seen.
The world of colour, the play of light and the transparence of colours motivate her to look with more attention. She believes that art nourishes one’s soul and allows one to perceive the world in another manner.