Francis Augusto (b. 1993) is an award-winning artist born in Uige, Angola.
Augusto’s work centres on the human experience, emphasising themes of everyday life, interaction, and identity. With a background in sociology and a deep connection to his diverse surroundings, Augusto’s practice takes an ethnographic approach, capturing authentic moments and embracing imperfections.
His work invites viewers to peer into the lives of the subject, fostering deep connections and encouraging personal interpretation. Augusto aims to expand his practice, exploring different facets of the ordinary and new mediums while creating more intimate, vulnerable pieces that spark curiosity and nurture empathy. All with the hope to “celebrate the intricate tapestry of the human experience”.
In addition to my practice, I lecture, critique and provide workshops.
Best way to contact me would be by email:
francis@studioaugusto.com
Instagram: @franxisaugusto
www.francisaugusto.co.uk
Projects
- BLOOMBERG PURSUITS: INDUSTRY SHAKERSCommissioned by Evan Ortiz of Bloomberg Pursuits for their Industry Shakers series. Written by Eileen Gbagbo, she writes, “Labrum loosely means ‘having an edge’ in Latin. For Dumbuya, that edge lies in his storytelling about migration and the Black experience around the world.” Full story here.
- ADIDAS: ARSENAL RETRO KIT LAUNCHI collaborated with Homeground again, this time on a project for Adidas for the launch of Arsenal's retro kit. Together, we worked meticulously and captured the essence of this iconic release. Homeground's expertise and creativity seamlessly blended with my vision, resulting in a stunning collection of photographs showcasing Arsenal's heritage. We wanted to capture the footballers with 80s and 90s-inspired poses in their retro kit. Working with Homeground was a brilliant experience.
- Google: Family Online SafetyNew work for Google & YouTube is up. End to end, it was one of my favourite commissions. Got to work with the brilliant Redwood BBDO team again. More photos: https://www.francisaugusto.co.uk/google-family-safety Photography: Francis Augusto Rep: Sam Summerskill Retoucher: DARKROOM DIGITAL ltd Film lab: LABYRINTH PHOTOGRAPHIC PRINTING LTD Agency: Redwood BBDO Exec Creative Director: Dan Jude Creative Directors: David Boa & Paul Dixon Producer: Paris Palmer Production assist: Aurora Harris
- New work for Footlocker EUMy brother Kingsley Nebechi was commissioned by Nike and Footlocker EU to create chair designs and a mural for the re-opening of the Brixton store. We’ve been wanting to work together for a lil while now. Shout out to Karlie for making it happen - it was great to have seen Kingsley in action. Go check it out now at the Brixton Footlocker store and see it in person! Lab: @modernelab
- Gaia's Garden buildNew & fulfilling work for @playniceldn, for the lunch of Gaia's Garden :) "Built by and for the community, Gaia’s garden is here to empower people that step foot into it, by offering a range of free workshops pushing climate change and socio-politically engaged performances for people to be a part of and learn from."
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Projects credited in
- Google Small Business by Francis AugustoPhotographer: Francis Augusto Lighting Assist: Ben Turner Digi Op: Giles Smith Creative Lead: Joe Kibria Producer: Camilla Sorensen @ Perma Collective Assistant Producer: Naomi Bergau c/o Perma Collective Agency Producer: Madonna Arsan Stylist: Rosalind Keep Assistant Stylist: Karen Wieffering HMUA: Lucinda Worth B&A agent: Amanda Arber
- This Black History Month 2021, meet 100 Black trailblazers redefining the industryIn celebration of Black History Month, we’re thrilled to share our annual list of Black rising stars – as nominated by The Dots community – who are making history, transforming the industry today and inspiring the generation of tomorrow. We still have a long way to go to diversify the creative, tech and digital industries – which is why it’s important for us to celebrate and be inspired by the incredible Black leaders that surround us. The list we’ve put together is one that shines with brilli75
- This Black History Month 2020, meet 100 rising stars inspiring changeWe still have a long way to go when it comes to conquering the lack of diversity in all industries – which is why it is so important for us, as a platform, to use our force for good. True diversity at every level is the key to innovation and success, so we celebrate and promote Black talent throughout the year, including via our list of brilliant Black leaders. This is definitely not an exhaustive list, so we’re always looking to unearth more incredible rising stars to feature and promote, to h166
- DigifyBranding Project Digify is a training programme, partnering with brands to address the lack of diversity within the digital and creative industry. Digify is about identifying the absent ingredient in a brand's or industry's talent pool - and then bringing that missing piece into play. The new identity is driven by the desire to 'make the missing piece visible and valuable'. Deliberately giving it an elegant yet youthful design, so it feels aspirational to clients and candidates alike. It also
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Work history
Commissioned PhotographerTwitter
- London, United KingdomFreelance
Commissioned PhotographerGoogle
- London, United KingdomFreelance
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Skills
- Photography
- Photo Retouching
- Colour Grade
- Post Producing
- Creative Direciton
Education
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SociologyUniversity of Roehampton London
- London, United Kingdom