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Carla Franks
Carla Franks studied graphic design, illustration, photography and printmaking at Wellington Polytechnic from 1969 to 1972. During the following four years Carla worked as a freelance graphic designer while continuing to study printmaking with one of New
Zealand's leading artists, John Drawbridge.
In 1976 Carla moved to Sydney where she established herself as a make-up
artist in the fashion industry. While working in London in 1979 Carla was appointed make-up artist to Elton John for his world tour.
Since returning to New Zealand in 1988 Carla has been working as one of the
top fashion and celebrity make-up artists in the country, while also pursuing
her interest in painting.
Carla has exhibited recently at Gallery 2021 and Judith Anderson Gallery in Auckland, and is currently exhibiting work also in Sydney as well as At Flagstaff Gallery in Devonport.
Artist Statement:
‘Graphic design, photography and print-making have influenced my
work along with many of the great artists, especially abstract artists, of
the 20th century. I am also interested in images of the universe, organic
textures and patterns, scientific images and ideas. I love exploring
different media to express feelings, impressions and responses to the
world and the interconnections between things.'
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