Artist profile
Frankie
Greshoff
I create art for people who want their spaces to feel intentional, expressive, and quietly bold — and just as much for myself, as a form of curiosity, play, and meditation. My ever-evolving work explores colour, texture, and the human form, which continues to surface as a quiet constant.
Born in Auckland, New Zealand in 1991 and raised by South African parents, I am an artist driven by curiosity and intuitive exploration. With a background in sculpture and fashion design, my work is grounded in form, materiality, and narrative through making. After returning to art during the COVID period, my practice expanded into commissioned works, paintings and limited edition prints now held by collectors worldwide. I am currently working on my second cohesive body of work.
Artist Quote
- December 2024 - Completed my first cohesive art collection.
Artist Interview
What medium do you work with, and why have you chosen them?
Gouache, Acrylic, Mixed Media, Oil. As my artistic journey continues Im exploring different mediums and finding what I enjoy using the most. I want my practice to feel like play and Im slowly discovering what flows.
How does your artwork get from initial concept to exhibition stage?
My current process begins with research and intuition. I start by building a mood board — a collection of images, textures, and ideas that reflect what I’m drawn to at the time and help establish the emotional direction of the work. From there, I sketch extensively, exploring a wide range of compositions before selecting a small number of ideas to go ahead with. Once the direction is set, I refine the colour palette and begin painting. While each work starts with intention, the finished pieces often evolve beyond the original plan. This openness to change is an essential part of my practice — allowing space for experimentation, unexpected outcomes, and the quiet learnings that emerge through making. When the works are complete, they are prepared for presentation either through custom, hand-made frames created in collaboration with my partner (a builder), or through professional framing. Each piece is finished with care and intention, ready to be shared with collectors and exhibited in the world.
Can you tell us a little more about your creative working environment/studio?
I’m about to begin renovating my own art studio. In the coming months, I’ll be creating a calm, dedicated space to work from — and until then, the garage will continue to do the job.
