Frans Wesselman

Frans Wesselman was born in The Hague, Holland in 1953. He qualified as a teacher of art and art history, and then studied printmaking and photography at Groningen College of Art in the North of Holland.

He came to London in 1979 after a year in the Republic of Ireland, working as a photographer and print maker. Since then he has established himself as a painter and etcher, and more recently as maker of stained glass.

Frans works in oils, watercolours and linocuts — always with a quiet, thoughtful style with a lovely storytelling feel to it. Drawing inspiration from observed situations, literary works such as poetry, novels, and the timeless prose of Shakespeare, as well as the boundless realms of imagination, Frans crafts a narrative that transcends the conventional.

Renowned as a printmaker, Frans holds membership in the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers. Each piece is a testament to his dedication to exploring the intricate tapestry of human life – the human condition, inviting the viewer to contemplate the intricate interplay between minds, relationships, and the world we inhabit.

We are delighted to have a selction of his oils, watercolours and linocuts in this show.