Creating large-scale, site-responsive textile artworks for public, commercial, and institutional environments, Frankie has installations across Auckland and internationally. She continues to develop new works in her Auckland studio, combining material innovation with site-specific collaboration and durable, tactile design.

Frankie’s process combines large-scale material innovation with collaborative, site-specific thinking, working alongside councils, communities, and project partners to produce meaningful, enduring works. Her use of reclaimed and textile-based materials supports long-lasting installations that balance creative expression with practical durability.

Traditional hand-embroidery techniques are translated into large-scale, architectural works — often described as giant embroidery. By expanding textile processes to public and commercial scale, these works retain the intimacy and tactility of stitch while operating confidently across a range of contexts, from short-term exterior installations to long-term interior environments.

The work is developed through a deliberately slow and careful making process, allowing time for material testing, structural consideration, and refinement. This pace supports thoughtful decision-making and ensures each work is resolved with attention to detail, longevity, and site-specific needs.

Materials are selected and tested in response to each site, taking into account exposure, duration, and maintenance requirements.

The textile nature of the work also brings functional benefits. Layered, soft-surface construction helps absorb sound, making the works particularly well suited to large interior spaces such as hotel lobbies, commercial atriums, and banking environments where acoustics and atmosphere are key considerations.