FRANK’S UGLY ART, by Franks Christopher, is the result of a young man thinking and painting as though he never let passing time or the adult world take over his inner child.  Christopher draws design inspiration and thematic concepts from his surroundings.   Riding the metro, playing basketball, or struggling with “real world” challenges spark within his psyche the honesty of a child.

For Christopher, the painting process starts and ends spontaneously.  Ideas and impressions bubble up to the surface becoming vibrant color and ecstatic line as controversial concepts challenge each other within the artist’s mind. 

Late night hours are a magical to work and create. On Christopher’s worst days, he is blessed with the best ideas.  Negativity is transformed into positive visuals illustrating the victory of the individual in a cold and concrete world.  The rose breaking through pavement is a recurring component in much of Christopher’s work.

The artist sees our world as a big amusement park given by God for our enjoyment in spite of all its difficulties.  For him, it is up to the individual to create the experience by choosing what rides to ride, and which ones to avoid.  There is no judgment, only choice.