Frances Ross creates sculpture and works at the intersection of art and function. Her practice builds on twenty years spent in industry, working in the fields of construction and engineering materials and solutions. Material experimentation is central to Ross’ work, which explores process to capture rhythm, repetition, movement and gesture, and treats materials as an active participant in the making process. Public engagement in clay is an important area of Ross’ practice. She conceived and developed a collaborative participatory making project, FLOCK, commissioned by Upland Arts Development. FLOCK was delivered to schools 2024-2026 where over 1,200 children and young people made ceramic birds. The project culminated in a debut installation of the FLOCK in May 2026.