The Present

Year: 1996

Runtime: 27 mins

Language: English

Drama

Everyday objects, photographs and fleeting events trigger Frank’s self‑conscious rumination. Splitting his time between homes in New York and Nova Scotia, and during visits to friends, the artist reflects on his relationships, the anniversary of his daughter’s death, his son’s struggle with mental illness, and the evolution of his own work.

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