Close-up of textured stones and a spherical rock on a rough surface.
kim francis sits in her studio wearing a boiler suit holding one of her beautiful alabaster sculptures

I am a contemporary sculptor working predominantly in stone.

Transforming this ancient material into dynamic and sensual forms is profoundly empowering and grounding.

It is an unfolding voyage of discovery and realisation.

Close-up of a white sculptural object with curved, flowing shapes, resembling ruffled petals or waves.

I work freely, following my intuitive interests in form, and enjoy responding to commissions.

Three decorative spheres with textured, patterned designs on a light background.

I first trained as a Jeweller at Central St Martins, London. My practice evolved from body adornment to sculpture through working in bronze casting foundries in the U.K, and the USA. 

Monochrome photo of a smooth, swirling stone sculpture on a rough stone base with wooden crates in the background.

My passion for carving began with wood, wax and snow, but it was the integrity and nobility of stone that stole my heart, It is a material that has allowed me to explore the forms that most inspire me.

Kim is using a grinder to cut her stone. She's covered in dust and is wearing protective clothes.

“Kim has a sensitivity to the medium and creates pieces that demonstrate her understanding of the vitality and sensuality of the natural world.”

White sculptural wave bowl with flowing, wavy design.

I live and work in Stroud, in the Cotswolds.

Artist sculpting in a workshop
Abstract white marble sculpture with wavy, flowing forms.

Past Exhibitions

  • Sensuality In Stone

    Portobello - London

    2024

  • Wells Contemporary

    Wells Cathedral - Somerset 

    2024

  • RWA

    Bristol

    2023

  • OnForm Sculpture

    Asthal Manor - Oxford

    2022

  • OnForm sculpture

    Asthal Manor - Oxford

    2020

  • Moncreiff Brae  

    Egdean - West Sussex

    2020

  • Art Unbound

    Roccoco gardens - Painswick 

    2019

  • Sculpture At Doddington

    Lincolnshire 

    2018

  • Out of nature

    Newport House - Hereford

    2017

  • Fresh air

    Quennington - Gloucestershire 

    2017

  • RWA

    Bristol 

    2016

  • OnForm sculpture

    Asthal Manor - Oxford

    2016

  • Out of nature

    Newport House - Hereford

    2015

  • RWA

    Bristol 

    2014

  • OnForm sculpture

    Asthal Manor - Oxford

    2014

  • Open West Exhibition

    ( Receiving the Wilson award) - The Wilson, Cheltenham

    2013

  • Sheridan Russel Gallery

    Marylebone - London

    2012

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