Limited Edition Print
"Spreading the News"
by Frank Morrison
Limited Edition of 50
Signed and Numbered by artist. Accompanied by Certificate of Authenticity
Brand New/Unframed
Print Size: 12" x 48"
Regularly sells for $500
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ABOUT THE ARTIST
Born in Massachusetts then brought by his family to live in New
Jersey at an early age, Frank Morrison was reared and spent his
formative years there, an affable, precocious and inquisitive youngster
whose curiosity about everything around him seemed limitless. Then, as
an energetic pre-teen, he was interested and enthused by the youthful
fads, interests and activities which marked his world: the neighborhood
D.J's with their followers and fans at neighborhood parties, the
colorful ‘tags’ of local characters which were splashed across fences,
parks and buildings, and the loose-jointed "B" boys and break-dancers
who enlivened week-end party scenes. In this setting his world was
suddenly rife with possibilities and he became convinced that he, too,
could DO this!
In no time, invested with a brilliant flow of creativity, his eye for
and execution of colorful ‘tags’ and ‘R.I.P’ scenes began to bring him
considerable ‘street recognition’ and local acclaim. But what soon
pleased him more was his mounting reputation as a "B"
boy--break-dancing, popping and locking with such skill and control that
he became a regular on the dance crew of R & B star Sybil. After a
couple of years traveling with her, he joined the touring crew of The
Sugar Hill Gang, appeared on "Show Time At The Apollo", performed on the
video "Rap Mania", and with the dance company of the movie, "New Jack
City".
In fact, it was while dancing and touring the nation and European
continent that he chanced to visit The Louvre Museum in Paris that he
"met his Muse". As he walked the halls there, he was consumed by what he
saw. Looking at the work of the Masters in The Louvre, he was reminded
of what he had unconsciously reached for in his sprawling graffiti
pieces; he recognized realms of color, style, passionate expression and
possibilities that he had never before imagined.
Upon returning to New York, Morrison became a ‘regular’ at local museums
and galleries--knowing that he had to return to his art. With a renewed
vision and an informed eye, the still teen-aged Morrison followed his
heart, began the development of an expressive style of his own, crafted
his first portfolio, and set out to market his paintings.
One need take only a cursory view/examination of his portfolio or his
work ‘en gallery’ to find that his power and inspiration are products of
his deeply religious grounding and his loving commitment to his family.
His innate musicality, natural rhythmic bent and intrinsic
understanding of physical/spiritual/emotional expression both invade and
explode from his paintings.
Notable collections of Morrison’s art are owned by former New York City
School Chancellor Rudy Crew, New Orleans Senator Gregory Tarver, renown
actor/philanthropist Bill Cosby who prides himself on nurturing the
talents of emerging African American artists, and Dr. Lorraine Hale
among others. His work has enhanced the settings of televisions shows
"Malcolm and Eddie", "New York Undercover", "Cosby" and has been a
featured artist on the Home Shopping Network.
Morrison has received commissions from the irrepressible radio/TV
commentator Tom Joyner, the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans, and
executed serially mounted musical scenes for the compact discs
"Impulsively Ellington: A Tribute to Duke Ellington. and
Down-to-the-Bone’s "Crazy Vibes and Things". His artwork has been
displayed in prestigious locales shows such as "The National Black Fine
Arts Show" produced by Jocelyn Wainwright, at the Savacou Gallery in
Manhattan, and was honored and given a one-man show at the Schomburg
Center for Research in Black Culture sponsored by ESSENCE ART and
Toyota.
He earnestly declares that he is rendered speechless with pride when he
finds his work displayed adjacent to and in conjunction with Romare
Bearden originals.
His initiatives include publication of two illustrated children’s books
"Zazzy Miz Mozetta" and "Harlem Morning". Which will be readied for
publication in fall 2004.
Morrison’s work is inspired, not only by his rich and varied life
experiences but, by his love and gratitude for his family--his wife
Connie, three sons and a daughter and the omnipresent Hand of God. Each
of his paintings bears his signature, of course, accompanied by the
notation "TTG" representing and reminding all of his "Thanks To God" for
the blessings of his gifts--his family and his talents.
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