Fransie Malherbe
Frandsen

Fransie Malherbe Frandsen is a South African–born artist, writer, and illustrator based in Switzerland. Her multidisciplinary practice, rooted in backgrounds in Fine Art, Graphic Design, and Art Psychotherapy, draws on her exposure to diverse cultures as well as her practice as an art psychotherapist.

Working primarily in acrylic and mixed media, her work is often described as artivism, employing visual language to foster dialogue and introspection. Her work has been internationally acclaimed, awarded, and exhibited worldwide in both solo and group exhibitions.

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Fransie’s work has been internationally acclaimed, awarded, and exhibited worldwide in both solo and group exhibitions.
Humor and curiosity are underlying themes throughout Fransie’s practice as an artist and storyteller.
The collage-like style in both her art and books, allows her to create a new reality by rearranging existing imagery. Placing her fictional characters in photo realistic surroundings creates exciting dialogue between fantasy and reality, begging the reader or viewer to assess his or her place in this new reality.