The Art and Truth of Frank Spring

1948–2022

Explore Frank Spring’s captivating journey, where a world traveler’s generosity met a true artist’s heart. Frank’s vibrant life unfolded through business acumen and philanthropy, leaving an indelible mark of service to others.

Delve into his artistic realm, where paintings, sculptures, and photography became windows to his inner world, capturing personal and spiritual odysseys. Frank’s creations weren’t mere art; they were a reflection of a lifetime dedicated to self-discovery and spiritual growth.

Despite navigating societal and familial expectations as a gay man, Frank’s resilience shines. His story is a testament to living authentically against external pressures. Join us in celebrating Frank Spring’s legacy – a profound artist, a generous spirit, and an unwavering champion of authenticity. His life and work inspire all who seek to align with their true selves while making a positive impact.

An Artist Emerges

In Frank’s intricate journey of personal growth, the emergence of his artistic self was shaped by the influence of four pivotal men – two partners and two friends. Foremost among them was Malcolm Hoare, Frank’s enduring love and co-founder of Interlink Productions, where their collaboration seamlessly blended Malcolm’s charisma with Frank’s eye for beauty, transcending geographical and industrial boundaries.

During the Interlink years their dynamic partnership garnered acclaim with projects like “With Classics in Mind” and “The Leonard Bernstein Tribute.” Tragically, Malcolm’s untimely death in 1994 disrupted this harmonious narrative. Yet, Frank persisted with Interlink contributing to compelling multimedia projects such as filming the Botswana Harvard School of Public Health AIDS Initiative in 1996. Despite the excitement, a compelling pullback to photography and painting emerged. During the post-Malcolm years, Frank’s friend and surrogate brother, Ken, encouraged Frank to take up the brush and fulfill his boyhood dream of filling up a New York loft with his own paintings.

Frank’s personal growth continued with his next great love, Tom, over two transformative decades. Together they explored the world through the Course of Miracles, supporting each other’s creative endeavors. Tom introduced Frank to the wonders of the natural world, inspiring a yearly hiking tradition that became an outlet for Frank’s photography and softened the emotional tone of his paintings.

Darrel, Frank’s 4th influential friend, shared a father-son relationship rooted in common Arts events. Valuing Darrel’s opinions, Frank discussed his creative progress, while Darrel benefited from Frank’s support in his career and travel ambitions. Their bond epitomized mutual enrichment through shared passions and encouragement.

Frank’s artistic journey absent formal training, found expression in photography, graphic design, and multimedia within Interlink. Despite diverse avenues his enduring desire to wield a paintbrush remained, becoming a flame that fueled his reinterpretation of the world in the development of unique technical approaches to manifest beauty onto canvas.

Here is the behind-the-scenes story of how Frank developed the brilliant artwork for “Blue Tulip,” one of his masterpieces

A compelling illustration of this transformative process is found in his masterpiece, “Blue Tulip.” Originating from a casual iPhone snapshot during a stroll in Central Park, Frank’s artistic alchemy began to unfold. As he sketched the vibrant bed of tulips he interwove elements from the real world, embedding bits of leaves and twigs onto the canvas. In this reimagined floral haven, a singular blue Tulip emerged, symbolizing life’s outliers — strikingly beautiful, yet inherently distinct, much like the artist himself.