Welcome to my digital portfolio!

Frances Bates (She/Her)

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I'm a Twin Cities based artist/designer with a BFA in Industrial Design from UW - Stout and member of the social justice nonprofit Art to Change the World (ACW). I have experience in a variety of art forms including product design, graphic design, sculpture, jewelry, sewing, photography, and woodworking. My favorite medium is found object art or sometimes called assemblage. You can find my work at the Schmidt Artist Lofts or in the Fox Den Gallery.

 

Growing up my dream was to be an inventor who made the world a better place. My art often reflects just how much I care about helping people. I enjoy making pieces that are colorful and interactive, giving the viewer a multi-sensory experience. I'm inspired by the world around me and parts of my identity. I have a passion for issues of diversity, the world of dancing, and camping gadgetry. As a lesbian with autism, I understand how important it is to empower your community.​