Fran Copeman
About
In this workshop, through collage, print and drawing, alongside artist Fran Copeman you will explore narratives and histories of commemoration, gathering, and storytelling in National Gallery paintings and beyond around the UK. We will take inspiration from historical and mythological scenes of gathering and commemoration in the collection as well as contemporary documentation of community and folklore events. Fran will help each participant develop a unique final work that combines collage and drawing to create personal narratives and scenes of gathering and connection on paper.
All materials will be provided including printed images of artworks from the National Gallery’s collection, folk festivals, documentation of community and folklore related events as printouts sites of commemoration and gathering – you are also welcome to bring your own reference materials.
This Event is organised in conjunction with ‘The Triumph of Art’, our nationwide commission with artist Jeremy Deller, supported by Art Fund.
Your Tutor
Fran Copeman (b.1985 London, UK) is a documentary artist who lives and works in London. Her expansive practice incorporates installation, drawing, print, sound and more. She explores the social and political intersections within specific communities in Britain in the context of land access, dance, protest and politics. Of particular importance are connecting themes such as expressions of freedom, human behaviour, social control, commons culture, trespass, folk dance and ritualistic gatherings.
Fran was shortlisted for the Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize 2022. Recent exhibitions at SPACE Studios (2024), Southwark Park Gallery (2023), ArtHouse Jersey (2022), Willis Museum and Sainsbury Gallery (2022) and Trinity Buoy Wharf (2022).
Friday Lates collage workshop
Fran Copeman
Enrol
Standard: £25
Concessions: £22.50
Please book a ticket to attend this course.
Tickets include entry to the National Gallery. The Roden Centre for Creative Learning and the Welcome Space can be accessed via Room 18 from the main galleries or via a dedicated entrance on Orange Street.
Due to new security measures, you will need to allow more time for entry. Find out more.
Bookings close one hour before the event.
Concessions are for full-time students, jobseekers, and disabled adults.