One Vision, Many Dimensions.
Stephen Francis Atelier™ (SFA) is an interdisciplinary holding identity – a creative home where fine art, illustration, and design converge. Rooted in ecological and material storytelling, the atelier has grown from a design-focused studio into a multi-disciplinary collective. It is a space where large-scale installations and fragile paper works sit alongside whimsical picture books, playful digital worlds, and thoughtful brand collaborations.
Each identity – Stephen Russell-Brett, Francis Russell-Brett, Bunny & Ivy, and the Design Studio – carries its own voice and practice. Yet all are bound together by a shared philosophy of impermanence, narrative imagination, and an unwavering attention to detail.
THE ATELIER FAMILY
"To create is to witness – to make visible what is vanishing."
Stephen Russell-Brett is the atelier’s core fine art practice, encompassing large-scale installations, intricate works on paper, and site-specific interventions. His work traces themes of ecological grief, impermanence, and material transformation, using layered, time-sensitive processes to explore the fragile relationship between humanity and the natural world.
"I draw to remember what was soft, kind, and fleeting"
Francis Russell-Brett extends the atelier’s reach into contemporary illustration and digital expression. Francis’s practice blends whimsy with precision – from stand-alone digital artworks to narrative-driven commissions – offering playful yet considered visual storytelling that resonates across both personal and brand contexts.
Bunny & Ivy is the atelier’s imaginative world of books, art, and design for all ages. Playful, whimsical, and joyfully narrative, B&I weaves together illustrations, objects, and stories into a universe that celebrates curiosity, creativity, and wonder.
Extending beyond the page, the Bunny & Ivy Conservatory and shop create a space where audiences can engage with this world first-hand. Discovering artful editions, curated objects, and experiences that nurture storytelling and imagination.
The atelier’s creative roots, still available for select collaborations.
Before evolving into a multidisciplinary art and brand collective, Stephen Francis Atelier built its reputation through thoughtful, detail-driven design for cultural, lifestyle, and niche brands.
Today, we selectively facilitate multimedia and social media projects for long-standing clients. Ensuring every collaboration reflects the atelier’s refined aesthetic and commitment to storytelling.
CONTACT THE ATELIER
For gallery representation, commissions, or press, reach out to Stephen Francis Atelier.