Francesca Borgatta’s artwork is installed in libraries and community centers. Her large puppets appear in lobbies and public thoroughfares to advocate causes and publicize events. She uses gardens and natural locations to show her artwork in relation to nature.
October 18th, 2019 The Specter’s Bride, a film by Francesca Borgatta, will premiere at Bridge ArtSpace in Richmond, CA, on October 18th, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10. For more information, please contact Iris@bridgeartspace.com Hope to see you all there!
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“Configurations” was an exhibit of sculpture and tablets at the Reclaimed Room. This gallery is dedicated to the use of recycled materials. An installation, “Save Our Seas”, involved a set of fish suspended over the gallery and a “Mother of the Seas” mask. The interactive event with the audience used an overhead projector so...
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From 1986 to 1988, Francesca was Artist in Resident with a grant from BSEP to develop a multi-culural arts program at Le Conte School. The installation “Aquarium” made by the students remains at the Le Conte Library.
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The Garden of Eden is an evolving sculpture garden for Marguerite Dey. It was started in 2002 and continues to this day. Garden Sleeper Garden Fountain Garden Mermaid Garden Old King
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“My Mexican Family” was a temporary installation using the fireplace of the Rengstorff House, a historic art center near Berkeley, California. Above the mantle, two tiers of ceramic figures were based on photographs of her Mexican ancestors. Below the mantle, the “Altar to My Father” shows a circle of souls intertwined with flowers. My...
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Artist Francesca Borgatta creates art and puppets out of recycled materials. This site showcases her work and allows the public to contact Francesca to setup classes, workshops, and events.
Please feel free to contact Francesca by email at francesca@puppetfigures.com
