“Protest!”, Frank Korb, 11″ x 8.5″, Collage on Paper, 2020.
“Protest!” Frank Korb, Collage on Paper, 10″ x 8″, 2020, NFS.
“Protest!” Frank Korb, Watercolor on Paper, 12″ x 9″, 2020, NFS.
On top of being an artist, being an educator offers me so many positives in life that I can hardly count. Even as we roll, trudge, slog, suffer, and survive through the Corona virus Pandemic, teaching young artists about how art positively affects their lives is a great part of my life. While we talk about the events of the world, we also look at the events of the past and how the arts have helped people through them. Works that were essential to the everyday (architecture of the Egyptians and middle east that gave a place to live and worship like the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut), to artifacts that told stories of war, peace, suffering and triumph (Bayeux Tapestry or Trajan’s Column) to works that were just too powerful to be out in public at the time of their creation (Delacroix’s Liberty Leading the People). It is a great opportunity to share the past of our humanity with them.
Beyond the history – we also have to (and do most of the time) talk about and demonstrate the MAKING of art. Techniques, approaches, compositions, elements and principles. With that, one on my great joys is taking the time to work on projects along side of them – demonstrating the ideas and process of making art. This part of the job gives me the opportunity to show off (and practice) different skills of observation and making art not necessarily seen in the abstractions. Here are a few of my more recent images and videos I have put together to help them along the way. Enjoy.
“Still Life (in Progress)”, Frank Korb, 12″ x 9″, Watercolor on Paper, 2021, NFS – YET.
“Still Life”, Frank Korb, 5″ x 5″, Gouache on Paper, 2021, $100.
“An Ever More Detailed, Complex, and Accurate Form.” Frank Korb, 12″ x 10″, Watercolor on Paper, $175.
“Untitled Collage”, Frank Korb, 8″ x 9″, Collage on Paper, 2020, $100.
Over the past couple months, I participated in a project with the Milwaukee Artist Resource Network (MARN) to create a sketchbook for the new MARN space in Milwaukee, WI (sorry MARN, I need it to keep working on the paintings). These are the first 3 paintings of the series from the completed sketchbook (HERE) and 2021 will move forward with the fourth work – click on the image to see the PROGRESS of each work.
“Waking Up To This Moment” Frank Korb, 2020, Acrylic, Sand, Roll-A-Tex, and Collage on Paper, 22 1/4” x 29 7/8″.“Not An Unfamiliar Intention,” Frank Korb, Acrylic, Sand, and Collage on Paper, 2020.“Look at the Figure Below,” Frank Korb, Acrylic and Collage on Paper, 22 1/4″ x 29 7/8″, 2020.First Painting of the year 2021: “Untitled,” Frank Korb, Acrylic, Sand, and Collage on Paper, 22 1/4″ x 29 7/8″, 2021.
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I am continuing to work out some of the small sketches in acrylic into larger formats. So far two works have been completed – a third one begins shortly (and hopefully gets finished by the end of the year). This has been a very productive year. 53 works of abstraction (that are posted on my site) and a few additional works as well. Please enjoy and reach out if you are interested in owning one (or more) of the works or are in need of a commission. – Frank
“Not An Unfamiliar Intention,” Frank Korb, Acrylic, Sand, and Collage on Paper, 2020. $860.
Sketch for: “Not An Unfamiliar Intention,” Frank Korb, Acrylic, Sand, and Collage on Paper, 2020.
“Waking Up To This Moment” Frank Korb, 2020, Acrylic, Sand, Roll-A-Tex, and Collage on Paper, 22 1/4” x 29 7/8″. $860.
Sketchbook of “Waking Up To This Moment” Frank Korb, 2020, Acrylic and Collage on Paper.
Sketchbook for MARN – Next Painting from this book. Frank Korb, 2020, Acrylic and Collage on Paper.
MARN (the Milwaukee Artist Resource Network) has a sketchbook project for their new space opening up this (or next) year. Each artist that purchased a book fills it up and sends it back for their sketchbook collection. I have filled mine (link HERE to see them all) and am now realizing some of them in a larger format. Please click HEREto see the progress of “Waking Up To This Moment.” Enjoy!
“Waking Up To This Moment” Frank Korb, 2020, Acrylic, Sand, Roll-A-Tex, and Collage on Paper, 22 1/4” x 29 7/8″.
Sketchbook of “Waking Up To This Moment” Frank Korb, 2020, Acrylic and Collage on Paper.
Six New Works – Titles are there – I just need to photograph them separately. 6″ x 6″ each. Acrylic and collage on paper. 2020. $100 each.
The past months (years) have created in me (and others) a sense of strife, anxiety, anger, and worry. Not only because of the political decisions that had been made in the oval office but also because of the divide and rise of hate, division, lack of acceptance of everyone. In addition, the acceptance of the behaviors, words, discrimination, racism (and the list goes on) has caused me (and others) a great deal of concern for the moral compass that this country is using as a guide. Over the past year I have been creating works that are specific to the fight we, as a nation, are in. I am a liberal. I am a progressive. I am a Democrat. Above all that I am an American. Above even that I am human who is concerned for all humanity.
Here are my works. Enjoy. Ask questions. Inquire. They are all for sale (that’s what a website is for right? For sale unless otherwise noted). Thanks for visiting.
Frank
Six New Works – Titles are there – I just need to photograph them separately. 6″ x 6″ each. Acrylic and collage on paper. 2020. $100 each.
“Protest!” Frank Korb, Collage on Paper, 10″ x 8″, 2020, NFS.
“Protest!” Frank Korb, Watercolor on Paper, 12″ x 9″, 2020, NFS.
“Hold Tight to Certain Views,” Frank Korb, 23 1/8″ x 22 1/4″, Acrylic and Collage on Paper, 2020, $620.
“Philosophical Confusion, Much Like Our Time Today.”, Frank Korb, 21 3/4″ x 14 7/8″, Acrylic, Sand, Roll-A-Tex, and Collage on Paper, 2020, $520.
“Untitled Collage”, Frank Korb, 8″ x 9″, Collage on Paper, 2020, $100.
“A Path to Somewhere”, Frank Korb, 18″ x 14″ Acrylic, Sand, and Collage on Paper, 2020, $330.00
“Right Mindfulness”, Frank Korb, Acrylic, Sand, and Collage on Paper, 6″ x 6″, 2020, $100.
“Right Thought”, Frank Korb, Acrylic, Sand, and Collage on Paper, 6″ x 6″, 2020, $100.
“Right View”, Frank Korb, Acrylic, Sand, and Collage on Paper, 6″ x 6″, 2020, $100.
“Right Motive”, Frank Korb, Acrylic, Sand, and Collage on Paper, 6″ x 6″, 2020, $100.
“Right Resolve”, Frank Korb, Acrylic, Sand, and Collage on Paper, 6″ x 6″, 2020, $100.
“Right Intention”, Frank Korb, Acrylic, Sand, and Collage on Paper, 6″ x 6″, 2020, $100.
“Between Inside and Outside,” Frank Korb, Acrylic, Roll-A-Tex, and Collage on Paper, 30″ x 22″, $730
“How To Bring About It’s Cessation.” Frank Korb, 48″ x 36″each, Acrylic, Sand, and Collage on Paper, 2020. $1,730 each ($5000 for the triptych).
“Clearly, There’s a Problem Here,” Frank Korb, 48″ x 36″each, Acrylic, Sand, and Collage on Paper, 2020. $1,730 each ($5000 for the triptych).
“The Dilemmas and Uncertainties and Ambiguities of Life,” Frank Korb, 48″ x 36″each, Acrylic, Sand, and Collage on Paper, 2020. $1,730 each ($5000 for the triptych).
“We So Often Insist On A Particular Outcome.” 48″ x 95″ Frank Korb, 2020, $4105.
“Do Not Break Your Oaths But Keep the Oaths You Have Made,” Frank Korb, acrylic, collage, sand, oil stick, and charcoal on paper, 50″ x 63.5″, 2020, $2860.
“Thoughts Will Arise. Don’t Be Troubled By Them,”
Acrylic, charcoal, bible pages, wall texturizer on canvas; 48” 36”, 2019. $1,730.
“Within Our Power to Prevent,” and “Haven’t Really Gotten Rid Of It,” Frank Korb, Acrylic and Collage on Paper, Charcoal, Sand, Roll-A-Tex, 72″ x 46″, 2020, $6,000.
“Examining the World Clearly: a Portrait of Rayshard Brooks” Frank Korb, 16″ x 16″, Acrylic and Collage on Canvas, 2020, $335
“Forget Outcomes. Instead, Observe Your Own Inclination of Mind.” Frank Korb, charcoal, collage, acrylic, sand, Roll-A-Tex on Canvas, 30 3/8″ x 60″, 2020, $1820.
While the need to create abstractly drives the bulk of my work, as an artist I do like to work out other ideas as well. Enjoy these pieces all created in late September and Early October of 2020. Enjoy!
As I continue to explore relationships, old ones, new ones, and changing ones, I find it is a good idea to work in series; 2, 9 (as a final 1), and now these 4. The new colors, the larger distance in the creation process with a closeness in the imagery, aesthetic, and context. Blocking out the outside edges of reality and looking, seeing closely the inside is the idea. What is happening on the inside – the inner workings of the individual? Enjoy.
Working with the ideas of the Elements and Principles is ALWAYS a part, an emphasis of the work I do. These 9 cards are works that will be together for only a short period of time and will be separated and given / traded away. Here are the Elements and Principles and some short definitions of the terms.
It’s been a busy past month. Working through the end of summer, moving a daughter out to Washington D.C., preparing for a final art exhibition with the Milwaukee Artist Resource Network, getting ready for school (face to face and virtual). Here are my newest works. Everything is for sale (eventually) and I am always looking for commissions and representation. Thank you for visiting. – Frank
“Art Mind I” and “Art Mind II,” Collaborative work with Pamela Anderson. Frank Korb and Pamela Anderson, 48″ x 48″, Acrylic and Mixed Media on Infrastructure Canvas, 2020, $3100 each.
“Art Mind I,” Collaborative work with Pamela Anderson. Frank Korb and Pamela Anderson, 48″ x 48″, Acrylic and Mixed Media on Infrastructure Canvas, 2020, $3100.
“Art Mind II,” Collaborative work with Pamela Anderson. Frank Korb and Pamela Anderson, 48″ x 48″, Acrylic and Mixed Media on Infrastructure Canvas, 2020, $3100 each.
“The Notion of Self: Waterford 7+,” Frank Korb, 33″ x 22″, Acrylic, Charcoal, and Collage on Paper, 2020, $775.
“Sit And Follow Your Breath, Frank Korb and Devon Calvert, 24″ x 18”, Acrylic, Charcoal, Oil Pastel, Collage, 2020, NFS.
“Permission To Have Thoughts,” Frank Korb, Acrylic, Roll-A-Tex, Charcoal, and Collage on Paper, 10″ x 10″, $150.
“Give Your Mind A Lot Of Space,” Frank Korb, Acrylic, Roll-A-Tex, Charcoal, and Collage on Paper, 10″ x 10″, $150.
