Francine Gintoff

Francine

Inspired by: Esther Solondz, Untitled (Rust Portrait)

acrylic paint on found mannequin with metal

36″ x 7″

2018

The self portrait “Francine” is painted on a found vintage mannequin arm to resemble a tattoo. It also has an attached metal bracelet with a lock. I think this work connects with the Esther Solondz portrait that was created by rust. The blue coloration in my portrait and the metal bracelet evoke oxidation which can be a result of being exposed to the elements and being outside. Both portraits are done on alternative surfaces.

Francine Gintoff

Venere

Acrylic Paint on a Found Vintage Mannequin

26″ x 18″ x 10″

2021

Birth of Venus, Botticelli, Flash Art, Tattoo Culture, Venere.

Francine Gintoff

Bill

acrylic paint on found suitcase

17″ x 14″ x 12″

2022

The suitcase is an extension of an ongoing project that deals with dresses having an image painted on each one. The symbols depict a person who maybe famous for their involvement in the arts, contemporary culture, science, history etc. This particular one is referencing Bill Bowerman, the original founder and innovator of Nike. I happened to find the suitcase at an antique show and the interior pink silky fabric is the exact color of some of the dresses that I work on. The painted symbol is always an indigo color similar to tattoos.

Francine Gintoff

Dress For Success

acrylic paint and ink on found vintage chiffon dress

50″ x 24″

2021

This dress was the 1st inspiration for 55 dresses that followed. The series comprises vintage dresses from 1910-to contemporary examples. They range from children’s styles to adult.

Francine Gintoff

POTUS

Inspired by: Matt Siber, McDonalds

acrylic paint on silk dress

56″ x 18″

2020

This dress is 1 in a series of 65 dresses that reference a particular person through a painted symbol. The name of the person is on the hanger. The piece connects to Matt Siber’s “McDonalds” C-Print. It is a painting of a Big Mac.