Will French was born in Melbourne and spent his childhood in Korea and Indonesia. He completed a Masters in Visual Arts at Sydney College of the Arts in 2004 and has gone on to pursue his artistic practice and curatorial projects across Australia.
 
Will French's work carries a common thread of a wry humor and playfulness. His practice addresses a broad range of issues and ideas, from the popular to the political. French examines his own position in relation to these concepts and showcases them in a manner that encourages the viewer to accept his terms. He often utilizes accessible objects and amplifies their reading through a slight tweak or blatant upending. 

French has a multi-disciplinary art practice. A primary trait of his practice is the gathering of new processes and skills. Intentionally challenging himself with each new project, Past works have included: remote control rock guitars, soft sculpted instruments, traditionally sewn flags, production and racing of a demolition derby car, chocolate wheels of death and a motorcycle-powered sewing machine.

Will French is the 2008 recipient of the Fauvette Loureiro Memorial Artist Travel Scholarship, The 2009 recipient of the Westpac Redlands Art Prizeand has twice been a finalist of the Helen Lemprier NSW Travelling Arts Scholarship.

He has also exhibited recently at Nextwave festival in Melbourne and Locksmith Projects and has upcoming shows at Peloton and in the Grantpirrie window space.