About the Artist

Debora Francis

Debora Francis is a photographic artist addressing themes of spirituality and transformation. With a B.A. in Psychology, Debora's approach is rooted in a devotion to exploring the metaphysical and is motivated by a desire to have a transcendent experience. Working entirely by hand, employing automatic methods, and embracing the element of chance, Debora pushes boundaries in the darkroom—her own and those of her innovative processes. Abstract and otherworldly, she forms deep connections to her works while resonating an innate sensitivity to human frailty and interdependence. Her art serves as an intimate therapeutic tool and is an expression of survival.

Biography

Debora Francis is a photographic artist exploring themes of loss, transformation, and interdependence, and she considers my art-making a spiritual, therapeutic process. Centered on the acceptance of impermanence, Debora's practice is an expression of metaphysical mystery rooted in a devotion to confronting the unknown. Her approach is motivated by a desire to have a transcendent experience and interact with the unpredictability of her techniques. By surrendering and immersing herself in the present moment, her darkroom encounters become a form of alchemy, a meditation on Oneness where the self falls away, and she connects to something larger than herself.