African Art Tradition and Influence

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.