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Calico Presents: "CALICORNUCOPIA"

I'm super excited to be in this show at Calico Gallery in Brooklyn. It opens this Friday in Greenpoint. Details below.

Calico Presents: "CALICORNUCOPIA"
an exhibit of small works priced $300 or less
December 7 - 9, 2012
Opening Reception: Dec 7, 7-10pm
67 West St, #206, Greenpoint
contact: Scott Chasse, Founding Director
calicobrooklyn@gmail.com • www.calicobrooklyn.com
gallery hours: Dec 7, 7-10pm • Dec 8 & 9, 12-6pm


Calico invites you to join us for a weekend of wintry festivity with a vast selection of affordable artworks. Approximately 100 pieces to choose from will be shown by artists from Brooklyn and beyond. All works will be priced at $300 or less and ready to wrap at this salon-style show. Our friends down the hall at Fowler Arts Collective will simultaneously host a postcard-sized works exhibit, and on Saturday, the Greenpointers Holiday Market will be happening downstairs. This is one-stop-shopping for local and unique Holiday gift ideas.

Come to the opening party on Friday to mix and mingle with exhibiting artists. The gallery will be open on Saturday and Sunday from Noon - 6pm each day.

Artists include: Adam O'Day, Aimee Belanger, Alicia DeBrincat, Allison Maletz, Ben Bois, Bob Melzmuf, Charles Wilkin, Chris Clark, Chris Smith, Claire Typaldos, Daphne Lasky, Damion Silver, Elizabeth Grammaticas, Emily Zuch, Eric Lee Bowman, Hannah Simmons, Jennifer Galatioto, Kate Nielsen, KDONZ, Kenji Nakayama, Kenley Darling, Leticia Sampedro, Lisa Bauer, Marjorie Van Cura, Martin Esteves, Melissa Bartlett, Michael Hambouz, MRNVR, Morgan Thomas Anderson, Nancy Baker, Pat Falco, Phoebe Grip, Rachel Burgess, Rebecca Senn, Thomas Buildmore, Thomas Dupere, Thomas Martin, & Vincent Stracquadanio

First Friday - May 4th, 2012

I have 2 shows this 1st Friday with openings from 7-10pm.
My website also got an overhaul: http://www.chrismclark.com/Home.html

“Paint it Now”
curated by OverKill Studio

May 4 - 25, 2012
Opening Reception: May 4, 7-10pm

Space 1026
1026 Arch St, 2nd Floor
Philadelphia, PA
www.space1026.com
www.overkillstudio.com
paintitnowproject.tumblr.com
(215)574-7630

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“Fluxus”
Mixed Media Works By Chris Clark

May 4 - 31, 2012
Opening Reception: May 4, 7-10pm

Salon 1522
1522 N. Lawrence St.
Philadelphia, PA
http://salon1522.wordpress.com
(856) 979-8159

Paint It Now - Philladelphia

I'm super excited to be a part of this.

The list of participating artists is crazy: Morgan Anderson, Royce Bannon, Courtney Brown, Dick Bredman, Buildmore, el Celso, Cense, Scott Chasse, Chris Clark, Gaia, Veronica Hanssens, Harlequinade Art, Nose Go, StikMan, Hilary White, Ben Woodward, Working Class Creative, & more TBA

“Paint it Now”
curated by Thomas Buildmore & Scott Chasse
at: Space 1026
May 4 - 25, 2012
Opening Reception: May 4, 7-10pm
1026 Arch St, 2nd floor, Philadelphia
www.space1026.com
www.overkillstudio.com
paintitnowproject.tumblr.com
contact: (215) 574-7630 / contact (at) space1026.com

Established in 2008 by Overkill Studio, “Paint it Now” makes its Philadelphia debut in May of 2012 at the long-standing arts hub, Space 1026. This ever evolving multi-city exhibition of site specific painting installations will include a roster of 20+ local and international artists.

Fusing individual exhibition and collaboration, “Paint it Now” invites participating artists to paint solely in opaque black paint directly on the white wall surfaces of the gallery over the course of a week. The outcome is a visually graphic, completely unified installation which surrounds the viewer with an immense narrative of imagery. By controlling basic parameters of paint color, painting surface, and project timeframe, the curators aim to not only unite the work of participating artists, but the artists themselves.

Three previous “Paint it Now” exhibits in Boston and Brooklyn have showed a continued momentum of participation, public reception, and press. Thomas Buildmore and Scott Chasse are both contributing artists who met in Boston where they formed the partnership which produces this series of exhibits. By pairing up with local community-based arts entities in each city, the show draws upon local talent while integrating artists from outside the area in an effort to foster communication on a broader scale and to create a unique temporary exhibition pinpointing what it means to “Paint it Now.”

Penn Treaty Park Benefit Art Show

I've been invited to participate in a show at Slingluff Gallery that benefits Penn Treaty Park. The opening will be sponsored by Art In The Age. Below is a list of the participating Artists. It's quite the lineup.

Shawn Beeks
Mary Brady Begnardi
Courtney Brown
Thomas Buildmore
Joe Castro
Chris Clark
Sarah Eberle
John Fellows
Jim Houser
Max Kauffman
Madelenie Lesperance
Steve Linden
Rob Mack
Susan Maloney
Kevin Margitich
NoseGo
Keala Parkhouse
Alanna Resser
Lauren Rinaldi
Crystal Shephard
The Slingluffs
Christopher Sweeney
John Vettese
Shawn Whisenant
Ben Wills
Kevin Willsey
Erin Douglas Yard
Ara Zeibarian
Working Class Creative
Nick Pedersen

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Construct Destruct. New works by Chris Clark at Stupid Easy

Construct Destruct, Chris Clark’s first solo exhibition with Stupid Easy Gallery, debuts Saturday, September 24th .

Clark uses a mix of spray paint stenciling, screen printing, collage and painting to create environments that are rich in depth and texture. His work explores the relationship between the natural world and technology. It suggests a certain tension between the two elements, creating an energy that is both kinetic and foreboding.

Organic and manufactured forms along with portions of text and images from blueprints & diagrams are fantastically layered to create environments that feel engineered and beautifully toxic. The objects could be anywhere, and the complex physically worked surfaces can become so dense that there is little room for anything else. His blending of organic forms with manufactured surfaces suggests technology run amok and a natural world in accelerated flux. His richly layered and obsessively detailed environments leave you with a feeling of being taken out of time as well as out of place.


Stupid Easy is located at 307 Market Street above Artist & Craftsman Supply.

Dates are as follows:
Show: September 24th - October 22nd
Private Reception for Press & Distinguished Guests: Saturday, September 24th. 7-10pm
Public First Friday Opening: Friday, October 7th. 7-10pm

Stupid Easy Gallery
307 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA
www.stupideasyideas.com
www.chrismclark.com

Avant Garage Mid Construction Extravaganza

The guys at PostGreen asked me to help with the art part of this event. Myself, Rob Morgan, Thomas Buildmore and Sarah Cassano will have art displayed for this one night only.

Read Below:

Tour our new project and as a bonus, see a collection of great furniture, art, technology and more. We will also have some tasty beverages and food so you can follow your tour with some well provisioned quality time with others interested in super energy efficient buildings, modern design and the ongoing growth of the city of Philadelphia.

The Avant Garage Project

401 Memphis Street

Wednesday, June 29 · 5:30pm - 10:00pm

See the Facebook Event page here.

Blue Collar Agency Summer Art Show - Syzygy: A Totality of Art

My good friends in Hood River, Oregon invited me to participate in this.

What is Syzygy?

Syz•y•gy noun \ˈsi-zə-jē\
: the straight-line alignment of three celestial bodies in a gravitational system.

A solar eclipse is a brief moment of daytime darkness, when all of nature pauses, quiet and still. In the chill of the moon’s shadow, the temperature drops. Birds stop singing, daytime flower blossoms begin to close, bees become disoriented and stop flying. With sunlight obscured, bright stars and planets become visible—creating a unique visual ambience.

Although only visible over a small area off the coast of Antarctica, a partial solar eclipse will take place on the opening date of Syzygy, Friday, July 1. We’re embracing the pause of nature and suspension of circadian rhythms caused by the solar eclipse, and using this hush to appreciate a collection of work contributed by an inspired group of artists.

Show Details

Syzygy is a collection of work that features the trifecta of photography, illustration, and sculpture.
Join us for the opening reception on July 1 from 6PM-9PM—First Friday in Hood River*.

Blue Collar Interactive
310 Oak Street, Suite 104
*Show & sales through July
View the event on Facebook

The Artists

Alberto Cerriteno
Chris Clark
Kevin Cornell
Russ Cosgrove
Stephen Datnoff
Meredith Dittmar
Caleb Freese

The Cause

Syzygy is the alignment of art, education and environment, with 10% of all art sales being donated to Columbia Gorge Arts in Education (CGAIE). CGAIE is a non-profit organization that provides arts education to K-12 school children in Hood River, Wasco, and Sherman counties in Oregon and Klickitat County in Washington. Their mission is to enhance every child’s education through performing, visual and literary arts in school. You can also donate any dollar amount now!

I was recently interviewed by Zurich-based critic, Liv Tait

The Article Below Was Taken From http://thetaitglobal.com. It contains my interview with Zurich-based critic, Liv Tait.

Collaborate!

by Liv Tait on April 1, 2011

One of my favorite NYC art ladies is Blaise Niosi of Blaise & Co. She recently launched Collaborate, an online discussion forum for emerging artists to discuss ideas, ask questions and make some all-important connections. Collaborate is hosted by a different “art world influencer” (Blaise’s words) every month, so I was obviously honored when I got asked to host the month of April. Nope, no April’s Fool’s Joke. I’m hoping for interesting discussions, questions, etc and would obviously love to see some of you participate as well.

To get some more background info on Collaborate, I interviewed Blaise, as well as Chris Clark, a print maker based in Philly, whose been actively participating in the forum, to get both sides of the story!

Liv: What sparked the idea of Collaborate?

Blaise: As a creative business development advisor to emerging artists, my company gets our artist clients sales, press coverage, and a better understanding of their market base. As with any business, we provide these services for a fee. I wanted to ensure that we offset that, however, and made it clear that we acknowledge the financial and emotional burdens that many emerging artists experience. Collaborate was born of my desire to provide the artists with an open arena to discuss their experiences with like-minded individuals whom they would never otherwise interact with – all completely free of charge. Collaborate is my ode to the artist; a gesture of thanks and understanding for working with us, or just visiting the website.

Liv: What are you hoping to achieve with and through Collaborate?

Blaise: Collaborate is a tool for artists to use to better his or her understanding of the creative process, use each other as a sounding board, or just vent about their daily trials and tribulations. As with all things, however, I believe that Collaborate will be a useful tool to the artist only if he or she really puts it to use. One of theBlaise + Co. core values is that the artist must generate his or her own opportunities for success, rather than waiting for someone to give it to you. I hope Collaborate will reinforce this in the artists; as an artists-only online forum, it will only be as useful or successful and they make it.

Liv: Thoughts about the first month of Collaborate!

Blaise: The first month went very, very well! I was not sure what to expect, especially because the success of Collaborate is more or less out of my hands, as I am not an artist who’ll be participating. The best I could do was round up participants from around the world, lock-in a genuine and hard-working young photographer as our first guest-host, and hope for the best. It was sort of a “sink or swim” situation. Launching Collaborate took a lot of hard work behind the scenes which the artists will never know about; I’m really happy with the way they’ve taken advantage of this new tool to better their careers and have put it to good use. There were a lot of nay-sayers who thought it would be futile to present artists with a social media discussion tool. I sincerely think that they mis-underestimate the emerging artist’s ability to invest in and propel his or her own career. I’m so proud of the artists!

Liv: Why are you participating in Collaborate?

Chris: When I received the invitation from Blaise & Co. to participate in Collaborate, there was no way I could turn it down. The professionalism of Blaise & Co. and their support of emerging artists is unmatched. I knew other amazing artists would feel the same so I wanted to be a part of this community. Networking and making connections is invaluable to artists. When you are in an art school setting you automatically have this sense of community and connections to others with similar interests. You have access to studio spaces and equipment and all of the energy and ideas and knowledge of your peers and the instructors. But when you leave art school things can change very fast. Some artists aren’t able to live in metropolitan areas or they may not have the opportunity to stay within an artistic community. Some can not afford or do not have access to studios.

Having an online forum like Collaborate is an amazing tool. It’s a place where artists can voice their opinions and trade ideas and techniques without having to leave their studios or living rooms.

Liv: How important is “collaborating” with other artists for you? Art work, exchanging and discussing ideas, etc.

Chris: Collaborating with others is very important to myself and my art. As an artist, surrounding yourself with a community of artists and art professionals is very useful. The inspiration and artistic energy that I get through collaborating in this way is necessary for my survival as an artist. Learning about materials and techniques through other artist’s experimentation has helped my work in so many ways. I worked in a bit of a vacuum for a few years after college and I never want to do that again. I am lucky to have surrounded myself with a great network of artists, gallery owners and art lovers in Philadelphia. Blaise & Co’s Collaborate is yet another very important addition to my community.

Liv: If you could collaborate with any creative in the world (artist, art historian, critic, museum, etc), who would you like to work with and why?

Chris: Wow, there are so many. I can’t name just one, so I throw a few names out there. I would love to have had the chance to work with Robert Rauschenberg. He is one of my earliest influences and you can still see his influence in my work. Another would be Shepard Fairey. His collage work is amazing. The layering and attention to detail in his work is something that influences almost every one of my collages. The work of Christo Jeanne-Claude is something that I deeply admire. I am very attracted to everything from their proposal dwgs and collages to their finished works. I’ve spent a lot of time around construction so I can relate to almost every aspect of their works from start to finish.

My Art Appeared in the 100k House Article in Dwell Magazine

Postgreen's 100k House was covered Dwell Magazine's April Issue. A few pcs of my art made it into one of the photos that was used in the article. http://www.dwell.com/articles/see-what-develops.html

I want to thank Chad & Courtney (and the rest of the people at Postgreen) for continuing to support my Art. I am currently working on a project with Postgreen's Kitchen Design Company, 1two5.

Street Degrees of Separation at Crewest Gallery In LA

Street Degrees of Separation is a group show with artists from around the world, coming together to kick off the new year. 2011 will bring amazing new work, new projects and new art by some of today’s greatest street-artists, and while artists prepare for what they will unleash on walls across the planet, they found themselves coming together for this show. Street Degrees explores the global connection of street-artists and their unified motive in the new year: Reinvention.

The show brings artists from Los Angeles, New York, Boston, Texas, UK, Sweden, Indonesia and much more. The artists list includes Chris Clark, Chris RWK, Clown Soldier, Damon Ginandes, David Flores, Ernesto Yerena, EyeFormation, FAKE, Gabe Copeland, GAIA, Hidden Moves, Joe Iurato, JMR, Philip Lumbang, Shai Dahan and special guest Danny Gonzales.

Exhibition runs through Sunday, January 30, 2011. Artwalk event takes place on Thursday, January 13, 2011 from 6-10pm.

Hope to see you there!

Crewest is located at 110 Winston St., Los Angeles CA 90013. www.crewest.com

Part Time Studios & McJAWN Presents: Small Jawns

I'm very happy to be in this show with a great group of local Philly Artists.

In celebration of Part Time Studios’ one year anniversary, they’re having a small-works group art show of local Philly artists. Part Time Studios is located at 2031 Frankford Ave in Fishtown. The exhibit runs from December 3rd to January 2nd. The opening reception is on First Friday, December 3rd at 6PM. Part Time Studios is open 11AM to 3PM from Tuesday to Saturday.

McJAWN and Hipster City Cycle are helping Part Time Studios celebrate its one year anniversary with Small Jawns, a First Friday small-works group art show of local Philly artists. All art is priced under $150, just in time for holidays. Since its opening, Part Time Studios has made an impact in the local creative community by inspiring and supporting a generation of new artists. As a young art collective, Part Time Studios houses prominent artists such as Kyle Fisher, Seth Shimkonis, Adam Smith, Steven Speir, Megan Swansen, Hilary White, Amanda Rombach, and Alex Winthrop.

Small Jawns promises to be an evening of fun, conversation and interactivity. Hipster City Cycle announced that guest attending the event will be the first to try the iPhone App game before it hits the App store in early 2011; additionally, those who choose to have their photo taken as an 8-bit character may also be entered into the Pixelation contest for a chance to be an actual character in the game. McJAWN, a Philly art & culture magazine, will have art zines available on site for those to enjoy. And Vitamin Water will have a free hydration bar, paired along with snacks from Tony Luke’s and Pirate’s Booty.

Some of the artists participating in the show are: Ally Crow, Kyle Fisher, JP Flexner, Bradford Haubrich, Shawn Hileman, Jeremy Hush, Kristen Jasionowski, Joseph Kolasinski, Annette Laszczkowska, Dietrich Meyer, Paul Romano, Seth Shimkonis, Hedy Sirico, Adam Smith, Steven Speir, Steven Streisguth, Lydia Trott, Linnea Vegh, Jake Watling, Hilary White, Bradford Woodworking

Jordan Seiler in Philly

I had the great pleasure of spending some quality time with Jordan Seiler last week as he prepped for his show at VMG. Words can not explain...

Only The Beginning...

As many of you know, I have resigned as Director and I am no longer a partner of Vincent Michael Gallery. I want to thank all of the Artists I had the pleasure of working with while at VMG. I thoroughly enjoyed working with each and every one of you and I look forward to working with many of you in the future. You are the reason I opened a gallery.

I have been presented with countless opportunities over the past few weeks and plan to continue working with galleries and creative organizations as an independent curator and consultant. Over the next few months, I will be exhibiting my own work in New York City, Boston & Philadelphia and will be using my studio time to prepare for these shows. I will also be teaching a collagraph printmaking work shop early next year. Stay tuned to my blog and website for updates...This is only the beginning. Thank you!

Phillyist

Chris Clark's talent as an artist can be traced back to his childhood, when he was introduced to graphic arts by his grandfather, a sign painter. A graduate of Kutztown University with a B.F.A. in printmaking, Chris's work reflects these early lessons in design and as well as his lifelong interest in commercial and residential construction. Featuring organic forms juxtaposed against the engineered and the synthetic, Chris's work explores the relationship between the natural world and technology. His art suggests a certain tension between the two elements, creating an energy that is both kinetic and foreboding.

To create the layered effect prevalent among his pieces, Chris utilizes a combination of different mediums, including screen-print, collage, and spray paint. Occasionally, another element is introduced, such as sewing thread. After tearing up magazines articles and newspapers, Chris will layer the textual pieces among similarly-treated photocopies of blueprints and diagrams. Layer upon layer of paper, paint, and glue are painstakingly positioned upon a wood panel before the final, finishing image is added.

While Chris's past gallery exhibitions are too numerous to list, his work is currently being showcased at the Salt Art Gallery at 212 Race Street. The group show, entitled, “Grew Up & Blew Up: Character Rehab”, will be at the gallery through October 23, 2010. You can also catch up with Chris on his website and via his blog, Twitter and Facebook!

“Urbanites” November 18 – December 16

Historically, artists have often found the “city” as a muse. The energy, technology, population, monumental structures, and pace of life can easily be inspiring. The translation and resulting representation of urban influence may vary from dark and dismal to magnificent, palatial, or even serene. It is this individual absorption of the metropolitan experience that formulates one’s own take on citylife, and the artwork that may stem from it.

Corresponding with this theme, The Distillery Gallery presents “Urbanites”, a show of works which exhibit reflections of experiences within cities. 2D and 3D works will form a survey of responses to urban stimuli, while the gallery itself – located within a mid-19th century rum distillery – will also serve as a character in the exhibit, still donning many traits indicative of its former industrial use. “Urbanites” will feature works by myself. Kenji Nakayama, Josh Falk, Adam O’Day, and more TBA…


The Distillery Gallery Presents:
"Urbanites"

November 18 - December 16, 2010
Opening Reception: Thursday, Nov 18, 6 -9pm
free and open to the public
516 E 2nd St., first floor

contact: Scott Chasse, gallery director
(978) 270-1904 / scottchasse@gmail.com
http://www.gallery.distilleryboston.com/

Art Takes Miami

I have entered the Art Takes Miami contest, please click below and vote for me. You don't even need to sign up. Just click the link and then click on the stars to vote! Thanks!

http://www.arttakesmiami.com/chrismclark

Grew Up & Blew Up: Character Rehab

Salt Gallery Presents:
“Grew Up & Blew Up: Character Rehab”
An exhibit of new works by:
Thomas Buildmore, Scott Chasse, Chris Clark, Dan King, Kenji Nakayama and Morgan Thomas
September 3rd – October 22nd, 2010
Opening Reception: Sept 3, 6-9:30pm (Philly First Fridays)
Contact: Michael Veneziale
saltartgallery@gmail.com / (215)939-7426
www.saltgallery.com

Does stardom have an inevitable shelf life? As today’s technology and hyper-interconnectedness allow everyday people to become stars, Hollywood types and formerly untouchable CEOs are being uncloaked to reveal the everyday person within, complete with imperfections, shortcomings, and vices. With the playing field leveled to a certain degree by a media obsessed with celebrity faults and disaster, one has to consider the mortality of a career in or near the limelight.

With this in mind, Salt Gallery director Michael Veneziale has teamed-up with artist/curators Thomas Buildmore and Scott Chasse to present a body of work themed on the dark side of pop culture. In addition to Buildmore and Chasse, artists Chris Clark, Dan King and Morgan Thomas (all from Philly) along with Boston’s Kenji Nakayama will present works which reflect the over-saturation of the celebrity image, downfall of American icons, and public lynchings by the main stream media. Although the theme may sound grim, much of the artwork by these six artists visually contradicts the darkness with bold imagery, color, and/or humor. Including references to Tiger Woods, Henry Winkler, and Big Oil, the show contemplates whether or not the term “celebrity” itself, has indeed, jumped the shark.

Please join us for the opening reception on September 3rd from 6-9:30pm as part of Philly First Fridays.
Free and open to the public.

PaperMonster Ate That Little Boy @ Vincent Michael Gallery Time-lapse