Mark Francis (b.1982, New Orleans, Louisiana) is a multi-disciplinary artist based in Houston, Texas. His work often addresses his own experience as a Black man, depicting his peers and himself in situations of vulnerability and humanity. Francis lays bare the preconceptions that surround Black men of his age. While intent on depicting joy through color and intimate renditions of his friend’s laughter, Francis also acknowledges the impact of racial a priori on his own mental health. Francis’ practice would not be his own without a playful and ever-evolving technical experimentation using drawing, collage, and painting.
