Frazier’s works explore narratives of the African Diaspora while connecting ancestral history with our contemporary world. His combination of materials and techniques takes reference and objects from his experience and travels. The inclusion of textiles, cowry shells, raffia, and other materials collected during his many trips to Africa fuses his political work with his pseudo-vernacular style. The stylized figures in his work related to the diaspora reference the visual and material culture of West Africa and are both familiar and foreign. Frazier’s ability to capture Black life, struggles, joy, and connectivity connect us to an aesthetic exploration of the power of reclamation, and knowledge of one’s history perfected through the art of storytelling.

Frank Frazier (b. 1943) is an internationally revered sculptor, painter, potter, and collage artist and Purple Heart awarded veteran who has been creating art for over 60 years. He is an icon. A New York native who calls Dallas home, Frazier has inspired many artists and art enthusiasts through his exhibitions across the United States. Frank Frazier began his career at age seven creating paintings in his family’s home in Harlem. The inherent activist nature of his work stems from his formative years living in the Jim Crow South. As a loud voice in the civil rights movement and supporter of the diaspora, Frank has made a name for himself and has continued to push boundaries and inspire generations of black artists. His belief that “all artwork should deal with what’s going on in the universe at all times” ensures that his work remains continuously relevant and influential. Frank’s unyielding energy and dedication to art and political action has kept him active and at the forefront of the art and political world for over a half-century.  His legacy not only resides in his art, but also through his passion for assisting and mentoring artists. As a supporter of museums, galleries, and organizations, Frazier continually creates bodies of work that illustrate historical moments and present Black experiences that not only educate but unite communities at large.