Originally from Maryland, they now live in Philadelphia, and are never without thought as to their familial roots in North Carolina. As their work is an investigative practice of self, Frank Alston asks: 

“How do we create community? How do I share my story? How do I create community? How do I inspire others to be empowered to do the same?”

Continues_

“These are the questions that drive me and my work. Nourishment and growth, at all levels. Always questioning the nuance of identity and relationships, my art attempts to document these thoughts or inspire interaction- inspire action. In all of my work, intention is given to spatial environments and cultural histories.”

From 2011-2015, Frank Alston attended the University of Maryland, where they graduated from with a B.A in Fine Arts. Throughout their undergraduate career, Frank Alston applied themselves to also studying social sciences and working within communities in the DC metro area. Continuing this work, Frank Alston has grown their career as an artist alongside their career as an educator, activist, and community member.With community and identity often on the forefront of their minds, Frank hopes to inspire action and thought with their work.

​

Always questioning the nuance of identity and relationships, Frank's art attempts to document these thoughts or inspire interaction. In all of their work, intention is given to spatial environments and cultural histories.