James O. Clark
Artist Statement:
Light has a language of its own, it speaks in many tones and volumes with endless musical notes. Its reflection and refraction properties create a uniquely mysterious conversation. Light has secrets to share only for us to discover with so many endless moments; like the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis),or Moonbows (Kentucky or Zimbabwe) are just a few of natures many environmental light shows creating a visual wonderment. Light as a material has illuminated my creative search, I continue to be captivated by the mysterious dialogue between light and form. Light is ephemeral, as it dances and changes composing space, defines, reflects, refracts, bends, and teases the volume and mass of forms. Light has created a symbiotic relationship with me in my exploration capturing my childhood creative adventure and developing an exciting lifelong journey.
Artist Biography:
Born in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, James O. Clark has lived in Williamsburg, Brooklyn since the 1980’s. He has exhibited widely in numerous solo and group exhibitions in the United States and internationally. Awards include the Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grants (2013 and 1995); Sidney Simon Sculpture Award (2008); American Academy of Arts and Letters Award (1998 and 2019); National Endowment for the Arts Fellowships (1982 and 1983); and The Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowship (1989). His work has been reviewed in major publications including the New York Times; Los Angeles Times; Brooklyn Rail; Sculpture Magazine; and Art in America. The artist serves on the MFA Fine Arts Faculty at the School of Visual Arts, NYC.
AAA:
Member Since: 1999
