Francois noun; The name given to a character I first started painting in the streets.
Buffed verb; Graffiti terminology, when your art gets painted over by the authorities.
FGB is a self-taught street artist currently living in Belfast, where he has been transforming the urban landscape into an open-air gallery for over two decades. With a career deeply rooted in the vibrancy of street art, he has utilised public spaces as a canvas to express his unique perspective and narrative. His distinctive style and thought-provoking compositions have not only gained him widespread acclaim but also allowed him to transcend the boundaries of traditional art institutions.
His early career saw him participating in various group exhibitions, contributing to the burgeoning street art movement that was gaining momentum across the globe. However, it was in 2020 that he took the leap of faith and dedicated himself fully to his artistic journey.
His artistic style is a visual amalgamation of the world around him. Drawing inspiration from the city, his work often serves as a commentary on social and political issues.
Most recently he opened a pop-up gallery in the heart of Belfast, which served as a physical space for art enthusiasts and passers-by to delve into the depths of his imagination and engage with his art on a more personal level.