The development of new ideas is always in the works. While the ideas and the imagery are easily recognizable (hopefully) the works continue to challenge how I go about the making and building of the ground. These works were quite the challenge and the saw was put to use a lot as I developed the ideas and challenging approach to the making of the canvases? Thankfully, until a museum decides to X-Ray the works, the construction is hidden behind my panels. Enjoy!
“Another Set of Opposing Concepts,” Frank Korb, ” 18″ x 16″, acrylic, collage, sand, Roll-A-Tex, charcoal, on canvas, 2022.“Caught in this Duality,” Frank Korb, 18″ x 16″, acrylic, collage, sand, Roll-A-Tex, charcoal, on canvas, 2022.
The summer has been positive in the studio as the grounds have moved away from the square and in some cases away from the straight edge. These are obviously not a new invention for the world of the arts but for a novice woodworker (if I can even call myself that) this is a new approach (the curved ones especially). All of the works are available (at the writing of this) so please contact me if you are interested. Enjoy!
“As They Passed Over Me.” Frank Korb, Acrylic, Collage, Roll-A-Tex Sand on Canvas, 15″ x 9.5″, 2022. “Put Aside This Newfound Knowledge,” Frank Korb, Acrylic, Collage, Roll-A-Tex, Sand, on Canvas, 29.25″ x 12″, 2022.“Making the Slightest Distinction Among Them,” Frank Korb, Acrylic, Collage, Roll-A-Tex, Sand, on Canvas, 35″ x 14″, 2022.“Examine and See For Yourself,” Frank Korb, Acrylic, Collage, Roll-A-Tex, Sand, Pastel, on Canvas, 12″ x 16″, 2022.“It’s Connected With Everything Else”, Frank Korb, Acrylic, Collage, Sand, Roll-A-Tex, on Canvas and Plywood, 11.75″ x 11″, 2022.“Connected to a World Out There”, Frank Korb, Acrylic, Collage, Sand, Roll-A-Tex, on Canvas and Plywood, 9″ x 11.25″, 2022.
Saturday made my (and EXPO Chicago‘s) return to Navy Pier. It has been a long time and the day was well spent. Seeing artworks, galleries, artists, and gallerists from around the world was fulfilling (and really visually exhausting). It was fantastic to run into a friend Frank Juarez and then an Instagram celebrity and artist more-so in her own right Mallory Shotwell (follow them both) as I worked my way through almost every booth. Enjoy the images and make sure you plan two days next year for EXPO Chicago.
When one has a small group but a large voice the changes that can take place in society can be huge.
Prudential and Pragmatic Considerations (Blue 2), Frank Korb, Acrylic, Roll-A-Tex, Collage: Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania et al -v- Casey, Governor of Pennsylvania et al, Pink Hat Print (hat knit by Abby Korb), on Canvas, 10 1/2” x 15 1/8”, 2022.
Gallup’s latest update on U.S. abortion attitudes finds 58% of Americans opposed to overturning the U.S. Supreme Court’s 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, while 32% are in favor. Since 1989, between 52% and 66% of U.S. adults have wanted to maintain the landmark abortion decision. Today’s support roughly matches the average over that three-decade period. – Lydia Saad: June 19, 2021
The past number of months have been dedicated in the studio in working on a series of six paintings / prints that address the necessity of the the visualization of the support for a woman’s constitutional and SCOTUS supported right to reproductive choice. While the march on Washington was quite a while ago in the history of protests and marches, the image and symbolism of the hat still stand strong.
Insight As That History Affords Us (Blue 3) Frank Korb Acrylic, Roll-A-Tex, Collage: Roe – v – Wade Supreme Court Opinion, 1973, Pink Hat Print (hat knit by Abby Korb), on Canvas, 10 1/2” x 15 1/8”, 2022.An Undue Burden or Substantial Obstacle (Red 3) Frank Korb Acrylic, Roll-A-Tex, Collage: Texas House Bill HB2, 2013, Pink Hat Print (hat knit by Abby Korb), on Canvas, 10 1/2” x 15 1/8”, 2022.Prudential and Pragmatic Considerations (Blue 2), Frank Korb, Acrylic, Roll-A-Tex, Collage: Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania et al -v- Casey, Governor of Pennsylvania et al, Pink Hat Print (hat knit by Abby Korb), on Canvas, 10 1/2” x 15 1/8”, 2022.Institute, Manage, Control, and Direct. (Red 2), Frank Korb, Acrylic, Roll-A-Tex, Collage: Wisconsin Senate Bill 16, 2021, Pink Hat Print (hat knit by Abby Korb), on Canvas, 10 1/2” x 15 1/8”, 2022.Refraining From Introducing New Barriers (Blue 1), Frank Korb Acrylic, Roll-A-Tex, Collage: HR 3755: Women’s Health Protection Act of 2021, Pink Hat Print (hat knit by Abby Korb), on Canvas, 10 1/2” x 15 1/8”, 2022.Protecting the Potentiality (Red 1), Frank Korb Acrylic, Roll-A-Tex, Collage: Mississippi Gestational Act, 2018, Pink Hat Print (hat knit by Abby Korb), on Canvas, 10 1/2” x 15 1/8”, 2022.Click HERE to see the progress photos of the creation of these works.
Thank you Abby Korb for the creation of the pink hat. This will get its own frame and artwork (a little down the road).
Knit Pink Hat, Abby Korb, Cotton Yarn, 9.5″ x 14″, 2021Knit Pink Hat, Abby Korb, Cotton Yarn, 9.5″ x 14″, 2021Process of Printing with knit pink hat.
“Still Life for Ukraine, 2022″ Frank Korb, Acrylic on Canvas mounted to Masonite, 12″ x 10”, 2022.
This work began as a monochromatic work in blue (go figure) weeks ago. And then Russia waged war on Ukraine. While I can’t do a whole lot to help the fight, this piece offers what I can do to help. $1000 is the asking price and all proceeds will go to a not for profit that is helping the people of Ukraine. I’ll frame it. The shipping costs and the sales tax will be added to the cost after it is sold (and you and I can talk about that when you purchase the work).
HERE are the progress images of the work from start to finish.
“Still Life for Ukraine, 2022″ (Detail), Frank Korb, Acrylic on Canvas mounted to Masonite, 12″ x 10”, 2022.“Still Life for Ukraine, 2022″ (Detail), Frank Korb, Acrylic on Canvas mounted to Masonite, 12″ x 10”, 2022.“Still Life for Ukraine, 2022″ (Detail), Frank Korb, Acrylic on Canvas mounted to Masonite, 12″ x 10”, 2022.“Still Life for Ukraine, 2022″ (Detail), Frank Korb, Acrylic on Canvas mounted to Masonite, 12″ x 10”, 2022.
I don’t add much to the posts, so here are a few images to enjoy. I’ve also cleaned my studio! Please visit the years in the above pull down menu to see more. Please contact me to purchase them. Follow me on Instagram @fjkorb and Twitter (the same). Thanks. New works coming soon!
“Another Concept, Another Idea, Another Item,” Frank Korb, 18″ x 13 3/4″, Acrylic Stain, Acrylic, Collage, Sand, Roll-A-Tex, on Canvas, 2021 – 2022.“Monuments Waiting With Patience and Anticipation,” Frank Korb, Gouache on Paper, 10 1/2″ x 9″, 2022.“The Blue Flannel Shirt,” Frank Korb, Inspired by “Rebecca” by Nancy Werth, Compilation of Short Stories “Telling Tales: original Stories Inspired by Original Art: Scott Hunt,” Acrylic on Canvas, 17 3/8″ x 12 1/8″, 2022.“You Observe What Actually Takes Place From Moment To Moment,” Frank Korb, Acrylic, Sand, Map Pieces of Wisconsin, US Constitution, Quilted Bible Pages, Gold Leaf, Stone, Pine, Quilted Canvas, and Corduroy, Masonite, Canvas, 76.75″ x 35″, 2021 – 2022.Dirty half and a clean half… the dirty side got cleaned but no images are available to see it.Frida Kahlo and Andy Warhol made appearances at student signup for the 2022 – 2023 school year – yikes… those aren’t real numbers…
Jefferson County Union, by: Pam Chickering Wilson, October 26, 2021
I am honored to represent all of the outstanding secondary visual arts educators in Wisconsin and the nation. Thank you to my loving wife and daughter Julie and Abby Korb for their never ending support of my efforts as an artist, educator, and leader. Without you both, I’d never have been able to accomlpish what I have. Thank you to my parents and family, my mom Ginger Boglitsch and my dad Frank Korb as teachers and dad Paul Boglitsch for demonstrating the importance of teaching others as well as serving others as a volunteer and leader. Thanks as well as all the other teachers in my family for demonstrating to me the importance of education in out lives. Thank you to my friends in the WAEA for my nomination and friendship. Thank you to those who I have worked with as partners in my lifetime of teaching. My art teacher and then colleague, Sonja Kipper for bringing me back into the art department as a high schooler and then as a partner in the same department. Sue Messer, Bob Mertens, and Bill Chandler for helping me find my way as an artist and educator. Beth Schleiger for helping me break out of my shell in the department and get involved in the WAEA as a leader, Brett Roberts for being my exemplar as one who can do a phenomenal job, not letting the frustrations get to me, and being able to relax a little, and Angie Szabo (as well as the entire K-12 team in Fort Atkinson) for continuing to push me to be the best arts educator for our kids and community. Thank you to everyone else whose names I haven’t forgotten but can’t list here because I will have forgotten someone… Thank you.
Patient, purposeful and persistent, high school arts educator and abstract painter Frank Korb is fascinated with building frames, stretching canvases, and preparing his materials. Frank focuses on the formal elements and principles of art and the push and pull of relationships. Frank starts each work by laying down bible pages to add texture and text. Frank is in his studio every day, often spending only 45 minutes each session, but his persistence pays off!
I am honored to represent all of the outstanding secondary visual arts educators in Wisconsin and the nation. Thank you to my loving wife and daughter Julie and Abby Korb for their never ending support of my efforts as an artist, educator, and leader. Without you both, I’d never have been able to accomlpish what I have. Thank you to my parents and family, my mom Ginger Boglitsch and my dad Frank Korb as teachers and dad Paul Boglitsch for demonstrating the importance of teaching others as well as serving others as a volunteer and leader. Thanks as well as all the other teachers in my family for demonstrating to me the importance of education in out lives. Thank you to my friends in the WAEA for my nomination and friendship. Thank you to those who I have worked with as partners in my lifetime of teaching. My art teacher and then colleague, Sonja Kipper for bringing me back into the art department as a high schooler and then as a partner in the same department. Sue Messer, Bob Mertens, and Bill Chandler for helping me find my way as an artist and educator. Beth Schleiger for helping me break out of my shell in the department and get involved in the WAEA as a leader, Brett Roberts for being my exemplar as one who can do a phenomenal job, not letting the frustrations get to me, and being able to relax a little, and Angie Szabo (as well as the entire K-12 team in Fort Atkinson) for continuing to push me to be the best arts educator for our kids and community. Thank you to everyone else whose names I haven’t forgotten but can’t list here because I will have forgotten someone… Thank you.
Thank you to MARN for the incredible opportunity to share my and our experiences in the MARN Salon Conversations. I had the great opportunity to see this show of incredible artists in late September. Please make sure you get to the show this weekend (November 15 and 16, 2021) for MKE Gallery Night and Day.
“C is for Conversation: how conversations between the artists and critics affected the creative processes” is the 2021 MARNsalons Final Exhibition running September 24 – Nov 2, 2021 within the MARN ART + CULTURE HUB. The exhibition features the work of artists who participated in the 2021 MARNsalons Program and members of the 2021 MARNsalons Advisory Committee. The 10 Salon Program Artists engaged in deep conversations and exchanged ideas with 3 local and 3 national critics during virtual studio/workspace visits from February to June, 2021. Majority of work featured in the exhibition was created after the conclusion of the artists and critics dialogues. Exhibiting artists include Katie Avila Loughmiller, Deborah Brooks, Alexa Hollywood, Carley Knight, Frank Korb, Lennis Mathews, Meghan McGrath, Reid Sancken, Francesca Simonite, Katherine Steichen Rosing, Valaria Tatera, and Marian JA Vieux.
Frank and Julie Korb 