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Francine Gintoff
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Inspired by: Constance Bigelow, 1945 Debutante (Miss Meriwether Lewis Cowgill) Kenro Izu, Blue #1010B Shelley Reed, Predator/Prey (after Oudry)
printed collaged images on sculptural vintage plaster mannequin
19″ x 13″ x 6″
2025
I was first drawn to Constance Bigelow’s “Debutante (1945)” because one of the images on my sculpture is a similar portrait from a 1945 photo, after WWII. The stance, dresses, flowers, expression are alike. The 2nd work referenced is Kenro Izu’s Blue #1010B which mimics my use of variations of indigo and also echoes the use of the female figure. The third reference is Shelley Reed’s Predator/Prey, which uses only circles to convey the subject matter. There are some circle cutout shapes, on mine, that depict a zebra, an orchid, etc. and they all have to do with animals/nature.
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.