rank was born in Queens and raised on Long Island, but as a young adult moved west—first to Montana and eventually to Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Natural forces of entropy and change have been strong themes in Frank’s work for more than two decades.
The increasing social, political and environmental commentary about our place within the world has “found its way into my work with greater frequency and I often find myself walking the line between artist and activist.
These thoughts are "part of my working mind and living being and manifest themselves in my titles, which are descriptive but also pose questions to the viewer.”
Frank’s hope is “that the viewers make a connection between the natural as well as political origins of the work, increasing personal awareness and responsibility, and the need to acknowledge and adapt to inevitable change.”
Within the content of his work is “an applied aesthetic that considers form, line, volume, color, proportions and, materials.”
Frank acknowledges “the more familiar I become with processes and materials, the greater potential for creativity and expression in the work.”
“At times I'll start making a sculpture knowing what I want” he observes and other times “I loosen controls to see where it goes. Strong design allows work to endure; balance of proportions, contrasts of materials and textures function to create tension”, which is a hallmark of his sculptures.
Frank says “the recent introduction of cast glass has broadened the range of color and translucency, increasing the contrast of materials, resulting in a greater dynamic of expression in the work.”
The fragile nature of the glass has also helped to emphasize our tenuous relationship with the environment, other nations and one another.
