Francois Jaggi
About François
Born: Saint Loup D’Ordon, France, 1944.
François moved to Switzerland where he completed his jewellery apprenticeship and diploma at the School of Arts in Geneva. After 15 years of working freelance for Rolex, Cartier, Boucheron, Audemar and Riguet, François then came to Australia where he and his wife built a secluded home and studio close to Armidale.
From that vantage, Francois continued designing jewellery but felt a strong desire to turn to sculpture, seeking inspiration from the graceful images of nature, and, discovering the art of forming and having more freedom and creativity in his work.
The understated but powerful presence of sculptures transforms the space surrounding them.
From François
“The beauty is straight lines with curves – thus creating simplicity.”
François' Art
François creates the graceful movements of birds in flight and dance; also the strength and grace of horses and cheetah; “Rhythmic perspective’s” in which scenic details are left to the imagination, thus giving freedom.
He has profound and complete spiritual and physical harmony with nature, first drawing the images in his mind then representing them with clay, wood and wax, and casting the mould in bronze or other mediums. The fine polished finish is an important part of his work, and every day new sculptures present themselves.
Exhibitions:
- 2008 - NEGS, Northern Tablelands, NSW
- 2007 - New England Regional Art Museum, Armidale, NSW
- 2005 New England Regional Art Museum, Armidale, NSW
- 2002 Stanthorpe Art Gallery, QLD
- 2001 Borderline Art Exhibition, Tenterfield, NSW
- 2001 Inverell Art Society, Inverell, NSW
- 2000 Hill-Smith Fine Art Gallery, Adelaide, SA
- 1998 Hill-Smith Fine Art Gallery, Adelaide, SA
- 1997 New England Art Society, NSW
- 1996 New England Regional Art Museum, Armidale, NSW
Commissions & Public Sculptures:
- 2006 - Diva Wanderriby, Wollomombi, NSW
- 2003 - The Birds, Water feature and the Love Chairs, Civic Park, Armidale NSW
- 1999 - Present For the Prime Minister & Cabinet and the Governor General
- 1999 - Makers Mark, Victoria Racing Club
- 1997 - Present Various private commissions, including foreign officials and diplomats
