African Art Tradition and Influence: Frank Frazier at The King Arts Complex in Columbus, OH

Columbus, Ohio March 30, 2010— The King Arts Complex is proud to present African Art Tradition & Influence: Frank Frazier, Thursday, April 8, 2010 through Friday, May 28, 2010 in the Elijah Pierce Gallery. African Art Tradition & Influence will showcase the artistry of sculptor, painter, and collagist Frank Frazier.
Frank Frazier is a self taught artist who attributes his talent as a blessing from the Creator. He draws his influences of working with oils, watercolor, charcoal and other materials from artifacts and artisans in Senegal, Gambia, Sierra Leone, and West Africa. Frank has composed numerous masterpieces. These works of genius have dictated everything from the civil rights movement to jovial jazz concerts. This native of Harlem has pioneered the way for other minority artists. His activism and dedication to his family has resulted in a global fan base. Frank’s work has been featured in institutions such as The Schomburg Center and New York Public Library in New York, Howard University and Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington, DC, and the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee just to name a few.

This exhibition will feature textiles that reflect the excellent quality of style and design which have inspired and influenced many artists. The pattern forms and styles are raffia cloth from Zaire, Kente of the Ashanti and Ewe, Bogolanfini mud dyed cloth of Mali, Aso Oke of Yoruba, Khasa blankets of Mali, and Adinkra stamped cloth from Ghana.

The King Arts Complex along with the National Black MBA Association Inc. Columbus Chapter will host an Opening Reception Thursday, April 8, 2010 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. in the Elijah Pierce Gallery at the King Arts Complex.

For more information, call The King Arts Complex at 614-645-KING (5464) or visit www.thekingartscomplex.com.

(source: King Arts Complex)