Jerry READY TO HANG Concrete Industrial Urban Pop Art Varnish Finish FRANKO

Bluethumb Top Selling Artist.

An Important Note About External Oak Float Frames

For $500, I can include a custom-made Franko Oak float frame before this piece leaves my studio.

All of my frames are solid Oak. Always. No flat plastic. No gesso. And they’re better value than Bluethumb’s third-party option.

If you’d like one, just message me your preferred colour. I’ll adjust the listing, build and fit the frame in-house, send you a photo once it’s all jazzed up, then carefully pack and ship it with tracking, direct from my studio.

Bluethumb’s framing is handled by a third party. Their “Natural” option is unsealed Oak, and their black and white options are gesso (plastic composite). If plastic is your thing, that may suit you.

I manufacture all float frames in-house using premium Oak only. Natural Oak is finished with Gilly’s Beeswax for a rich, protected hue. Black and white frames are factory-painted Oak ... real timber, not coated composite.

Solid Oak has weight, depth and presence. It feels right on original art, is more repairable if scratched or dented, and avoids unnecessary third-party handling.

When you choose a Franko frame, the entire process stays within my studio. It supports independent craftsmanship, ensures full quality control, and keeps the work in the hands of the artist from start to finish.

Original art deserves that level of care.

Onto the Artwork -

Hi urban pop art lover! Thank you for looking in on "Jerry"... the latest in this grungy industrial collection. Featuring shades of black, yellow, orange, pink, blue, grey, black and white on a genuine concrete blend base. I used a variety of mediums including crayons, markers, pastels, spray, inks and acrylics to represent that industrial/street cred/graffiti look.

My "industrial” range are Canvas frames coated with my new Concrete formula and trowelled to a thickness of approx 10mm (including the edges). They weigh a little more than a standard canvas and all up weigh only about 10 to 13kg. But the look on wall, is basically a 45mm thick "Slab". It is permanent, flexible (yep, that’s not a typo) and will withstand anything a normal canvas can within reason. I guarantee it! It took me 2 years to develop this process and it achieves the ultimate in Industrial/street styling.

The concrete based pieces are created on a 40mm frame wrapped in canvas, with a gloss coat and gallery finished edges. I take my depth of canvas to a different level believing a canvas has 5 sides and should be painted and finished as such.  Did I mention I love commissions? So, if you would like a similar piece to this one, different sizes, colours formats etc, just hit me up! I’d love to hear what you have in mind.

Mumma Bear and spunky wife Wendy is CFO and big cheese. To add to the family vibe, since the world was rocked by covid, both of my offspring (Franksy and Franketta as I call them) have become fulltime understudies, having “helped out Dad” during their school years. Under my watchful eye, they are both now collaborating with me at the highest level.

Other stuff at a glance:
# One of Australia's Top Selling Artists.
# Fulltime practicing artist since 2009.
# Over 6000 pieces sold.
# Pieces held in collections in over 35 countries.
# About a 50/50 mix of Commissions and Stock.
# Published in all forms of Media.
# Gallery Exhibited and partnered.
# Collaborates with many talented designers.
# Works used on TV shows such as The Block and Selling Houses Australia.
# I don’t use artshop frames. Canvases personally manufactured to my Spec.
# Professional shipping and packaging made to my Spec.

Finishing:
Most paintings arrive ready to install with hardware installed on the rear. It is recommended that the really really big ones, some of the heavier pieces and some of the specialist pieces, such as pallets, be installed by a professional hanger. This is cheaper than you may think and would be in the $150 to $250 range. We have partners in most areas that can be recommended if you need help. If you would like more information, just ask away.

Serving Suggestions:
Provided with listings are some insitu images. We strive to ensure they are accurate in scale. Sometimes we will add an external frame to the painting insitu, to provide a vibe for how that would look also. As mentioned above, my pieces arrive ready to install with gallery finished edges and honestly, most people don’t add external framing. However, it is of course an option. If you have any questions, please let me know. We are here to help and want to make it as easy as possible for you if your décor aspirations require it.

Freight and delivery:
Global shipping is included in the listed prices however, if you happened to be in an extremely remote area or country, we may put our hand up and ask for a little bit of monetary assistance. We package the paintings securely in twin walled, reinforced, CUSTOM MADE “Franko” cartons, with additional protective inserts & of course the painting is wrapped in felt, for rub protection. We are the consummate professionals in all that we do. Our trusted freight partners are TNT DHL. Often with larger pieces and local deliveries, we arrange direct delivery with our own driver.

Insurance:
All paintings are sent fully insured and you have to love your art!

Finally, all works come with a Certificate of Authenticity and free hugs and kisses!

Happy Trails!
Team Franko

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Hi there — lovely to meet you 😊

Franko is a full-time Australian Multi-Disciplinary Artist creating and selling original artworks since 2009.

Over that time, a consistent commitment to quality, service and authenticity has seen more than 7,000 original Frankos find homes in 35+ countries worldwide, while earning recognition amongst Bluethumb's bestselling and most popular artists year after year. Today, Franko is known for creating high-quality original artworks with bold design, texture, personality and lasting visual impact. Many collectors return time and time again, building collections that often grow to 5, 10 or more Frankos over the years, with some collectors from the very beginning still coming back for more today.

Just as importantly, every artwork is backed by a commitment to exceptional customer service and a genuinely personal experience. In a world increasingly filled with automation, bots and robo replies, Franko remains proudly old-school when it comes to customer service and still believes in dealing with people, building relationships and being personally available throughout the entire process. Behind the scenes, Franko is supported by his wife and adult children, helping ensure the same uncompromising standards extend from the first enquiry through to framing, careful packaging, insured freight and delivery.

With vast commission experience and approximately 1,500 bespoke artworks completed, Franko regularly works with private collectors, interior designers and commercial clients to create pieces tailored to specific spaces, colour palettes and concepts.

Working from a purpose-built studio in Queensland's beautiful Scenic Rim, just outside Brisbane and the Gold Coast, every artwork is created, framed and prepared in-house. Large custom oak float frames are also hand crafted in-house, allowing complete control over quality from the very first layer through to final delivery.

While abstraction remains at the heart of much of the work, creativity has always led the way. The work moves fluidly between large-scale textured abstracts, urban pop art, figurative works, landscapes, industrial-inspired collections often featuring recycled, Found or repurposed materials, and contemporary pop culture series. New ideas, happy accidents and creative detours often become entirely new collections of their own.

The creative process is still driven by the same curiosity that started the journey in 2009 — always exploring, experimenting and asking "what happens if..."

Franko has long been inspired by the Japanese concept of Yūgen — the idea that beauty often exists in the suggested rather than the obvious. Through texture, layers, abstraction and hidden details, many works invite the viewer to discover something different with each viewing. The artwork may remain unchanged, yet shifting light, changing perspectives and different seasons of life can reveal entirely new experiences within the same piece.

Over the years, Franko's work has been featured in numerous exhibitions, artist profiles, interviews and media features, including Bluethumb's curated "Statement Makers" exhibition at its Melbourne Gallery, which showcased a selection of the gallery's most established artists.

The goal has always remained simple: create affordable original art with enough presence, personality and raw visual impact to completely transform a space.

More than 7,000 Frankos later, that part hasn't changed.

Remember... Originals ONLY. No. Prints. Ever.

Happy Trails 😊
Franko