FNG

Biography

Francois Nicolaas Grobler was born in South Africa, Pretoria and moved to the UK when he was twelve. Studied Fine Art at NWSAD Glyndwr University and graduated with a First Class BA (hons) Degree in 2010.

 

Awards and Exhibitions

 

Upcoming: Creative International, Cardiff, Sep 2014

Past: Horizons Gorwelion, part of FOCUS Wales 2014 BBC Wales, Galeri 3B 25April – 22May // Professional Award, winner of the Wrexham OPEN 2013 for “Straight Ahead“ // Wrexham OPEN exhibition, Oriel Wrexham Gallery, Sept – Oct 2013 // Solo exhibition, THIS Project, Central Station, Wrexham June 2012 // Willow Gallery grand opening exhibition, Oswestry Oct 2011 // Solo Exhibition, Wrexham, Chrysalis Series, 21Jan – 19March 2011 // The Peoples Prize Award, Oriel Wrexham OPEN 2010 for Untitled VIII // Student Award, Oriel Wrexham OPEN 2010 for Untitled VIII // Wrexham OPEN exhibition, Oriel Wrexham Gallery, July – Sep 2010 // 10 TEN/DEG 10, NWSAD Degree Show, June – July 2010 // Inside Out exhibition, Pandy Mill Gallery, Oct 2009 – Jan 2010 // Art Bursary, best art student award in the academic year of 2007 // Certificate for an exceptional level of achievement in Art and Design, 2006.