'An Ocean of Dreams' Sculpture Solo Exhibition by Francesca Flynn

A solo exhibition of sculpture, ‘An Ocean of Dreams’ by Francesca Flynn showcases a body
of work exploring themes of the female form, human emotions and the natural world. Each
artwork is hand sculpted from an initial block of stoneware clay, which Francesca carves
and carefully refines with creativity and natural instinct, often adding detail over many
weeks. She then fires and glazes the work to her own distinct vision. Francesca’s
approach to sculpting is intuitive and spontaneous, expressing a thought or feeling
which is often indescribable by words. To quote the artist, “When I am sitting with a
block of clay, I feel a great sense of possibility. My mind becomes clear yet focused, and
the work takes on a life of its own. With some sculptures, I have an initial idea and record
this as a quick sketch. Others begin immediately in clay. As I sculpt and carve, features
begin to emerge. It is incredibly exciting as the form takes shape and the work unfolds
like magic.” The resulting sculptures inspire a sense of dreamlike wonder, evocative of
sea myths and ancient legends.

Francesca Flynn is an award-winning artist and designer. Born in Lanarkshire, Scotland,
Francesca is now based in Glasgow and creates bold figurative clay sculptures full of life
from her home studio. Graduating with a First Class Honours Degree from Glasgow School of Art (2008-2012) in Jewellery Design, Francesca won several prestigious awards such as
The Peter Wyllie Davidson Memorial Prize, and the Incorporation of Hammermen Prize.
For the duration of her studies, she received a scholarship which aimed at representing
students from lower socio-economic areas and Francesca credits this as a vital lifeline at
the start of her career. Now specialising in sculpture, her work encapsulates a sense of
magic and wonderment, and the sea is a recurring symbol throughout.