I have been asked why I create frames for my pieces.
The craftsmanship aspect I respect the most about artist Kehinde Wiley is not his incredible paintings or background details. Its that he refused to relinquish control of even the most minute details. His frames and displays are always hand crafted. Carefully constructed and usually with elemental themes that adhere to his concepts.
Why would any artist not utilize such a powerful visual component as a frame or placement. I try and take this concept a step further and symbolically integrate the frame into the artwork. Done correctly the frame and the art work are one. Some artist choose to abandon frames in the pursuit of pure art, but I hold a philosophy that a frame not only formalizes work, it creates an portal for the viewer. I don't want my art to work with its surroundings, thats interior decorating. I want to move the viewer out of the room.