
Fran J Nagy Art
As an artist, my work is rooted in the deep and primal truth that we, as human beings, are tribal by nature. Long before cities and written language, we existed in close-knit circles -tribes- defined not just by blood, but by shared stories, rituals, responsibilities and survival. In today’s fragmented and hyper-connected world, I return to this idea of “tribe” as a source of both grounding and questioning.
My art explores the emotional and psychological space where belonging meets identity. I investigate how humans seek connection in an increasingly individualistic society, and what we lose when we sever our ties to community, ancestry, and shared purpose. Through textures, and materials found in nature, like feathers and leaves, I aim to evoke the connection to earth and the memory of the village where the unspoken trust and inherited wisdom are gained.
To me, the tribe represents more than a cultural artifact; it is a living need…a structure of support, empathy, and mutual accountability. My work seeks to remind viewers that no matter how far we advance, our collective humanity is sustained by our ability to form bonds, gather in unity, and remember that we are not alone. In every piece, I ask: Who is your tribe? And what will they remember you for?
Available

Cahawba Tribe1 24x48 $3460
Grand Bohemian Gallery MountainBrook AL

Chief Cahawba 30x60 $5400
Grand Bohemian Gallery MountainBrook, AL

Cahawba Tribe11 24x48 $3460
Grand Bohemian Gallery MountainBrook AL

Warrior 20x48 $960
Grand Bohemian Gallery MountainBrook Al

Tallapoosa Tribe 14x18 $760
Grand Bohemian Gallery MountainBrook Al

Halora Tribe 18x14 $760
Grand Bohemian Gallery MountainBrook Al

Chitto Tribe 18x14 $760
Grand Bohemian Gallery MountainBrook Al

Tallapoossa Tribe 18x14 $760
Grand Bohemian Gallery Mountain Brook AL

Escambia Tribe 36x24 $2590
Grand Bohemian Gallery MountainBrook Al

Cahaba 48x60 $8640
Grand Bohemian Gallery MountainBrook Al

Tuscaloosa 36x24 $2590
Grand Bohemian Gallery MountainBrook Al

Supporter 24x36 $860
Grand Bohemian Gallery MountainBrook Al
Sehoy $7920-48x60
Slate Gray Gallery Telluride CO
Chief Yellowstone-$3300-30x40
Slate Gray Gallery
Copper Tribe 32x48 $4600
Chief Yellow Bird-$5940-36x60
Slate Gray Gallery
Black Crow Tribe $7920-60w x 48h
Slate Gray Gallery Telluride CO
Sacred White Buffalo Tribe-$4750 36x48
36x48 $4750
Slate Gray Gallery, Telluride, Co

Chief Blue Bird (9) $1200
Grand Bohemian Gallery MountainBrook AL

Chief Wild Wood (10) $1000
Grand Bohemian Gallery MountainBrook AL

Chief Red Iron (8) $1100
Grand Bohemian Gallery MountainBrook AL

Chief Tombigbee (1) $400
Grand Bohemian Gallery MountainBrook AL

Chief Windcreek (2) $400
Grand Bohemian Gallery MountainBrook AL

Chief Black Warrior (3) $400
Grand Bohemian Gallery MountainBrook AL

Chief Tennessee (4) $400
Grand Bohemian Gallery MountainBrook AL

Chief Conecuh (5) $400
Grand Bohemian Gallery MountainBrook AL

Harmonious One 24x48 $3460
Grand Bohemian Gallery MountainBrook Al
Already Loved (sold)
Mock Ups
Big Dream
Past Sculpture
Solo exhibit, August 2020 at Eastern Shore Art Center
Fran J Nagy
I create art to give my soul a voice. With my art I strive to create work that incorporates materials in their natural state, particularly unglazed ceramic and wood. With an open eye, I’m always on the look-out for organic matter as a component for a painting or an element in a sculpture. With great efforts, I enhance, transform with heat, and take extra measures to preserve the natural beauty of the materials I use.
Past events




My student's exhibit


Avondale Studio












“Think of Fran Nagy’s paintings as commentaries on the complex relationship between Native and U.S. history and contemporary culture. Her work delivers a powerful message and speaks eloquently to “the ones who are remembered – by how they were forgotten.”
“Fran conveys an intuitive approach to her new creations. Adventurous and brave in her process, Fran does not shy away from experimenting with a new medium nor a sensitive subject. Fran’s willingness to dive deep into social stigmas and cultural woundings bring a pensiveness to her visually stunning work. The Grand Bohemian Galleries are honored to represent Fran’s thoughtful and sophisticated paintings and sculptures.”
“Working with acrylic and resin on canvas, like Modigliani, the paintings of this multi-disciplinary artist feature elongated forms, but Nagy depicts her figures with their backs to us – as they forward march into an unknown future. Some of these faceless shapes are stretched to the point of abstraction. Stretched any further and they could disappear into a simple line with no clear identity at all.
These forms could easily be read as exclamation points at the end of a story about what happened to Native Americans in a country that prides itself – or used to – on being a melting pot.”

I would love to hear from you!
Email: franjnagy@gmail.com