BIOGRAPHY
I am a French visual artist based in the UK. After completing a Fine Art Degree in 2017, I joined the Sevenoaks Visual Arts Forum (SVAF), an artist-led community with its own contemporary exhibition space in Sevenoaks, Kent. Additionally, I enrolled in the Fine Art Professional Development (FAPD) program at The Bridge Art School, which brings together a small group of artists fortnightly to review their work and critically engage.
Being part of an art community is very important to me. It provides a valuable platform for discussions with artists from diverse backgrounds and practices, which has been crucial both for the development of my work and personal growth. Our conversations cover a wide range of topics, from exploring new ideas and sharing expertise, to discussing material discovery, organising exhibitions and collaborations.
These reasons also motivated me to volunteer at West Kent Mind and facilitate an art group for four years, a commitment that continued throughout the COVID-19 lockdown. I believe that for individuals coping with mental illness, a strong sense of community and support is even more vital.
The pandemic-induced slowdown was pivotal to my practice, presenting a unique opportunity to explore new mediums. Experimenting with printing filaments as raw materials enabled me to expand my drawings beyond the plane and develop three-dimensional forms. Retaining the aesthetics of the line, this new approach opened yet further possibilities, leading me to explore assemblages and the more sculptural aspects of my current work.
Transitioning from a drawing practice to a three-dimensional approach was a significant development which required a radical review of my studio space. While I have participated in several exhibitions, my three-dimensional practice is still in its early stages. Nevertheless, a cohesive body of work that aligns with my thinking has begun to take shape and I feel prepared to actively seek further exposure.
For more info about my current work, see my artist statement.
curriculum vitae
EDUCATION
2013 – 2017 BA (Hons.) Fine Art, 1st, University of Kent.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
16.07.22 Wood Steaming Course, with Charlie Whinney at Robinson House studio, East Sussex
2017 – to date Participation in the Fine Art Professional Development (FAPD) programme at The Bridge Art School
2017 – to date Member of the Sevenoaks Visual Arts Forum (SVAF)
VOLUNTEERING
10.01.18 – 04.22 Volunteer at West Kent Mind – art group facilitator, Sevenoaks, Kent
EXHIBITIONS
GROUP SHOWS
07.06.23 – 17.06.23 Unbound, FAPD, Kaleidoscope Gallery, Sevenoaks, Kent
21.01.23 – 18.02.23 RED, Kaleidoscope Gallery, Sevenoaks, Kent supported by Arts Council England.
02.11.22 – 19.11.22 Hanging in the Balance II, Kaleidoscope Gallery, Sevenoaks, Kent supported by Arts Council England.
24.08.22 – 10.09.22 Printmaking: Mystery AND Method, Kaleidoscope Gallery, Sevenoaks, Kent
15.06.22 – 21.06.22 Search For The Real, FAPD North Kent College, Tonbridge, Kent
01.12.21 – 08.01.22 SVAF OPEN 2021, 68 artists, Kaleidoscope Gallery, Sevenoaks, Kent
25.06.21 – 02.07.21 Bending the Rules, FAPD West Kent College, Tonbridge
09.07.20 – 20.07.20 The Value of Nothing, virtual group show with the FAPD
11.09.19 – 28.09.19 SVAF 10th anniversary, Kaleidoscope, Sevenoaks, Kent
11.09.19 – 15.09.19 Past, Present, Future, Mister Gallery, Edenbridge, Kent
18.06.19 – 05.07.19 Zeitgeist, FAPD West Kent College, Tonbridge, Kent
02.04.19 – 20.04.19 Wavelengths, Kaleidoscope Gallery, Sevenoaks, Kent
18.09.18 – 30.09.18 Wavelengths, Hastings Arts Forum, Hastings, East Sussex
18.07.18 – 04.08.18 Postscript, Kaleidoscope Gallery, Sevenoaks, Kent
19.06.18 – 29.06.18 Postscript, FAPD West Kent College, Brook Street, Tonbridge, Kent
19.05.18 – 27.05.18 Saturation point – Summer Salon, ACME Studios, Deptford, London
26.06.17 – 03.07.17 In the Dock, Engineering Workshops, The Historic Dockyard, Chatham, Kent
27.06.16 – 04.07.16 In the Dock, Engineering Workshops, The Historic Dockyard, Chatham, Kent
29.05.15 – 04.06.15 Encountering Otherness, Nucleus Art Centre, Chatham, Kent
23.02.15 – 02.04.15 Cabinet of curiosity, Maidstone Museum, Maidstone, Kent
DEGREE SHOW
20.06.17 – 26.06.17 This is Now, Degree show, West Kent College, Tonbridge, Kent
CURATORIAL PROJECTS
30.03.17 Beyond Boundaries, group show curation of 8 artists.
CHARITY WORK
10.10.14 Exhibition, ‘Mini Masterpiece’ the work was auctioned and raised funds for West Kent Mind, the local mental health charity.
08.03.14 Auction at the Haller Charity Ball – ‘The Haller Boy’, one of my pencil drawings, raised funds for the Haller Charity that creates sustainable communities in Kenya.
Frederique Jones 