Aaron Francis
Photography/ Installation/ Fine Art
introduction
I am a recent First Class Honours BA(hons) photography graduate from the University of Huddersfield. Alongside my degree I also hold an associateship from the British Institute of Professional Photography (ABIPP). My fine art pieces which can be range from photographic prints to large installation laboratories have been exhibited in venues across the UK, the most recent of which was in London at the D&AD: New Blood exhibition.
My practice challenges the conventions of photographic representation and its historical traditions, compelling the viewer to reconsider their social, political and economic environment, as well as their relationship with visual representation. My experiences as a subject of western society and, more specifically, of British culture inform the conceptual framework that underpin my work. Processing the visible environment through different media, such as video, photography and installations that often include visual archival materials, I imbue my work with meanings that bring to fruition my experiences of disenchantment with the postindustrial sociocultural environment.
What's Happening
Collection
Offset Duplicators

Collection
Station Road

Collection
Victim

Collection
Cold Matters

Employment
01/03/2012 - PresentAaron Francis | Visual Artist
Location:
Based in Sheffield
Employment
03/14/2014 - PresentPowerhouse Photography
Location:
Leeds
Employment
08/01/2013 - PresentReliance Precision Limited
Location:
Huddersfield
Working alongside the marketing department my job is to photograph both product and action shots on behalf of the company. I also create advanced photoshop composites which are used as graphics at exhbitions and roadshows. Alongside this I also use my graphic design skills to create new literature for both digital and print.
Showcase
05/19/2014Grey Matter
Role:
Exhibiting Work / Installation
Location:
University of Huddersfield
Exhibition showcasing my final degree project Cold Matters
Showcase
03/14/2012A Taste of HOST
Role:
Artist Exhibiting Work
Location:
Multiple Venues, West Yorkshire
Showcase
01/18/2012Luddites of Kirklees
Role:
Artist Exhibiting Work
Location:
Lawrence Batley Art Gallery, Huddersfield
Showcase
04/22/2009Fact or Fiction
Role:
Exhibiting Work / Artist
Location:
Huddersfield
awards_experience
Chancellors prize for 'Outstanding Performance'
Where from:
University of Huddersfield
The award was given to only 40 students across all subjects who graduated from the University of Huddersfield during 2013. The award was to acknowledge the high level of my First Class Honours Degree in Photography.
awards_experience
Dean's award for 'Professional and Academic Achievements'
Where from:
University of Huddersfield
certification
Associateship from the British Institute of Professional Photography
Where from:
British Institute of Professional Photography

Education / Qualifications
09/09/2009 - 07/17/2014University of Huddersfield
Qualification:
BA(Hons) Photography - First Class Honours Achieved
Location:
Huddersfield
KeyFact
I've worked alongside Oliviero Toscani at PhotoEspaña in Madrid/ I've Photographed Prince Charles/ I make a great cup of tea.
Dream Job
To be a world renowned visual artist using photography.
Work Availability
Available for
Freelance, Commission / One-off