b. 1958
Frank Yamrus has been exhibiting his work internationally for over twenty years, with his photographs represented in numerous public collections, including the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston; the Victoria and Albert Museum, London; the Los Angeles County Museum of Art; the Worcester Art Museum, Massachusetts; and the Denver Art Museum; among others.
Yamrus’ “I Feel Lucky” series evolved from a commentary on physical aging into a deeper exploration of pivotal moments in his life, drawing inspiration from iconic images to create self-portraits that reflect his personal identity and history.
Frank Yamrus’ photographic series “Rune Lagu” criticizes the bottled water industry for its environmental impact and lack of health benefits, highlighting the industry’s success despite its illogical and unlikely nature.
The images in “Bared & Bended” are abstract landscapes that capture the artist’s experience of a harsh winter in Provincetown, Massachusetts. Seeking solitude and inspiration, Yamrus found his personal struggles mirrored in the frozen landscapes of the Cape.
“A Sense of Beginning” by Frank Yamrus is an exhibit that explores the personal and societal impact of the AIDS epidemic. Through a series of portraits, the artist documents the lives of long-term survivors, capturing their physical, psychological, and emotional struggles.
“The Dehon Ice Fields” explores the ephemeral nature of ice. Yamrus captures the melting and cracking of ice blocks in his studio, as with the landscapes first envisioned, the lines, shapes, and textures in Yamrus’ photographs are defined by temperature, water, and light.
Frank Yamrus’ Rapture series explores the physical manifestation of a subjective internal state: orgasm. Using a documentary approach to capture a variety of individuals during this experience, creating intimate and emotionally charged images.
Primitive Behavior, by Frank Yamrus is a series of black-and-white photographs that capture the beauty and power of human connection. Set in Provincetown Massachusetts, the images evoke love and loss, and intimacy.
“I Feel Lucky”, Frank Yamrus’ solo exhibition at ClampArt presents a series of self-portraits that explore the artist’s identity through a journey of self-discovery and introspection.
Bared & Bended is a new exhibition of abstract landscapes by Frank Yamrus, showcasing the raw beauty of Cape Cod’s winter.