The newly minted yet prestigious ACE/ FRANCISCO Gallery, in Suite 1500 of the Leathers Building, has gained a devoted following. The gallery, housed within the studio of Beth and Jason Thrasher, is booked out until 2024 with exhibits. The gallery’s fourth-ever exhibition is the art of Franni Thrasher, an artist with an imaginative, macabre eye and a long list of accolades. Franni’s work has been included in group exhibitions at tiny ATH gallery, Savannah College of Art and Design, the Wild Rumpus TV Show and ATHICA. That’s quite a laundry list of achievements for any artist, but for 17-year-old Franni, it really only seems to be the beginning. Fine art prints of Franni’s work will be available for purchase, and all proceeds will go towards her dream of attending art school next fall. Visually, most of Franni’s art revolves around various female subjects, almost doll-like in appearance, reminiscent of a sort of art nouveau Coraline. The exhibit will remain on view until Dec. 9, and a closing event with musical guests and a holiday print sale will be held in early December.
WHO: Franni Thrasher
WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 20, 6–8 p.m.
WHERE: ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery
HOW MUCH: FREE!
Like what you just read? Support Flagpole by making a donation today. Every dollar you give helps fund our ongoing mission to provide Athens with quality, independent journalism.
