Artist Eugene Clark exhibits large scale mural, Art Prize 2024, DeVos Place

                                                                                    Artist Eugene Clark exhibits large scale mural, 

                                                                                   Art Prize 2024, DeVos Place, Grand Rapids, MI

"Messengers of Hope"

2024 Art Prize, Grand Rapids, Mi

Messengers of Hope contains imagery depicting the ancient Celtic bird,“The Wren”.  In Welsh the name of the wren is connected to the word Druid - Drwy and in Irish Gaelic, Drui-en- the Druid bird.  Ancient folk Tradition with potent symbolism, setting the wren free to ensure the Fertility and light returning to the world, at the darkest time. It is within the Celtic tradition that birds are messengers of the otherworld.Wren symbolism contains meanings of joy, hope, and renewal.

                                                                                                                

Eugene Clark Artist exhibits 20 foot mural "Transformation" in Art Prize 2023

 Eugene Clark artist, exhibits 20 foot mural painting, "Transformation", in Art Prize 2023, DeVos Place, Grand Rapids, MI. Art Prize opens 9/14,  and runs till 10/1.  

This five panel pentaptych painting titled “Transformation”, is an allegory, highlighting the artist’s struggle with current events, including: the 2020 pandemic, 2021 Oxford High School shooting, 2022 Ukrainian war, relating these events to his childhood growing up in an inner city Detroit neighborhood, finding commonalities, strife, grief, violence, destruction, and the human condition. Clark paints the center panel of this artwork, to explore the power of transformation. As alchemists sought the conversion of base metals into gold and a universal cure for disease, Clark seeks, as in butoh-ka (butoh dancers) to attend to metamorphosis and healing through the body.  The ancient Celtic stag symbol, is integrated, seen as protection when painted on a warriors chest before battle. The spiral symbol is the age-old intuitive symbol of spiritual development and our identity with the universe. Clark uses this as a way to connect all the panels. 

Eugene Clark Exhibits His Painting At Bas Blue Detroit

 

I’m excited to be exhibiting with a talented group of artists at “BasBlue Detroit”. Many thanks to Alison Wong, Director/Curator, Wassermanworks, for including me in the exhibition.  On display now till Feb. 28th, BasBlue, 110 E. Ferry St.  Det. Mi., M-F 8am-8pm, for more info: (313)- 474-1883, https://wassermanworks.com/collections/shop-all-art-design/products/eugene-clark 

Russell Keeter Artist, new updates to his dedication blog

 My mentor and teacher Russell Keeter, taught at the College for Creative Studies, Detroit, Mi, for over 25 years, influencing hundreds of artists. His work lives on, in his dedication blog, created to provide a place where people may enjoy his art and learn about his legacy. Please click the link below to visit the blog and view some recent additions:

http://russellkeeter.blogspot.com/?m=1

Eugene Clark Artist, museum sketches from Van Gogh in America Exhibition, Detroit Institute of Arts , Detroit, Mi

 Eugene Clark Artist creates museum sketches from Van Gogh’s master paintings, at the Detroit Institute of Arts, “Van Gogh In America”, exhibition, January 3, 2023.

EUGENE CLARK ARTIST PRESENTS PORTRAIT DRAWING WORKSHOP AT ATELIER, ROYAL OAK, MI, 1/14, 2023

 Eugene Clark artist presents a portrait drawing workshop, at the Atelier, Royal Oak, Mi, Saturday January 14, 2023, 9am-3pm. 

"CELEBRATING DIVERSITY" ART EXHIBITION WITH EUGENE CLARK, 9/24-11/5, 2022, PADZIESKI ART GALLERY, DEARBORN, MI

 "CELEBRATING DIVERSITY" art exhibition, 9/24-11/5, Padzieski Gallery, Dearborn, MI, featuring artwork by  CHRIS BATTEN, EUGENE CLARK, CAILYN DAWSON, MATT FAULKNER, FAHRISA ROBB.  Opening reception, Saturday, October 1, 2022, 5-8pm.

EUGENE CLARK ARTIST SELECTED TO EXHIBIT PAINTING INSTALLATION, "ANATOMY OF HUMANITY", ART PRIZE 2022

 Art Prize 2022 entry, "The Anatomy of Humanity", by Eugene Clark Artist, is a convergence of the concepts of  Community and Diversity and the anatomy of one shared humanity. The installation is on display September 15 - October 2, 2022, DeVos Place Convention Center, Grand Rapids, MI

ARTIST EUGENE CLARK EXHIBITS A NEW MURAL "HYPOCRISY: AN AMERICAN STRUGGLE", ART PRIZE 2021

 Artist Eugene Clark exhibits his new large-scale public art mural painting "Hypocrisy: An American Struggle, at the 2021 Art Prize, Grand Rapids, MI. Clark created the mural with acrylic paint on wood. The painting is 4ft. X 24ft., and is displayed in two 12ft. sections, at the DeVos Place Riverwalk, downtown Grand Rapids, MI. The mural focuses on American civil rights of the 1950's and 60's. For more information regarding the mural visit the artist's art prize webpage: https://www.artprize.org/70126

Eugene Clark and Matt Faulkner team up for Save World Make Art video podcast

 Visual artists Eugene Clark and Matt Faulkner, join forces in their lively and spirited video podcast "Save World / Make Art".  In their most recent Season 1, Episode 13, the two artists discuss their art heroes John Singer Sargent, and Rembrandt.  "We wanted to create an informative, but fun, podcast for art-minded individuals", says Clark.  Enjoy all the episodes at their  "SAVE WORLD/MAKE ART" YouTube channel.  Each week they will dive into discussions regarding artists, techniques, sketchbooks, materials, art heroes, and more!  Click the link to visit:  Save World Make Art Youtube Channel

Eugene Clark artist, commissioned to create large-scale chalk art drawings, for the Detroit Zoo

 Eugene Clark artist, commissioned to create large-scale, colorful chalk art drawings, for the Detroit Zoo, April 3, 2021.  "We wanted to provide interesting visual images that were both entertaining and artistic", said Allyson Szydlowski, Events Department, Detroit Zoo. "Eugene's drawings really resonated with our zoo patrons.  This was a big hit!  We can't wait to bring him back."  Clark was joined by assistants Ruby Clark, 10, and Xavier Clark, 16.  The commissioned works were completed over six days, in a variety of locations at the zoo.  A total of 18 drawings were created in total for the exhibition.

Eugene Clark Artist, Invited to Jury and Judge Winter All-Media Exhibition, Lakeside Palette Club, St Clair Shores, MI

 Eugene Clark Artist, invited to jury and judge the 2021Winter Virtual All-Media Exhibition, for the Lakeside Palette Club, St. Clair Shores, MI, February 5, 2021.  Congratulations to all the exhibiting artists and award winners!!

Digital Character Designs by Eugene Clark Artist

Eugene Clark, digital character designs, integrate the study of anatomy along with inventive characterization, to create a digital design that is both engaging and insightful at the same time. Clark teaches in the Entertainment Arts Department, College for Creative Studies, Detroit, MI.

 

Eugene Clark Artist Virtual Solo Exhibition "Artists on Pavement", Extended till September 30, 2020, at Rosen Clark Contemporary Art Gallery

Eugene Clark Artist Virtual Solo Exhibition "Artists on Pavement", Extended till September 30, 2020, at Rosen Clark Contemporary Art Gallery.  New York City based performance artist Eugene Clark presents performance art on the city streets, from the Guggenheim Soho Museum, to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This collection of photos from 1996, captures the dynamic range of work including performance works "I Live Here", "Vacation" and "Artists on Pavement". To visit click on link:

https://pixels.com/profiles/1-eugene-clark

Eugene Clark Artist is commissioned to create a large-scale mural in Ferndale, MI, titled "The Anatomy of Humanity"

 

Irish-American Artist Eugene Clark, is commissioned to create a 2500 sq. ft., site-specific

mural painting for Marshall Place Association, Ferndale, MI.  The original artwork

titled "The Anatomy of Humanity", is a convergence of the concepts

of COMMUNITY and DIVERSITY, and the anatomy of one shared humanity.

Clark weaves together the anatomy of the human form with rich

and colorful images, suggesting our common thread as human beings, and the 

beauty that lies within the diversity of our cultures and the vastness 

of our collective experiences.  The mural is located at 455 Marshall St.,

Ferndale, MI. For more info text the artist at: 313-658-9181

More photos available at: 

https://eugclark.wixsite.com/artist

EUGENE CLARK ARTIST PRESENTS LECTURE AT CRANBROOK ACADEMY OF ART, BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI

Eugene Clark Artist presented a lecture at Cranbrook Art Museum, Bloomfield

Hills, MI, on Thursday, January 21, 1999.  Clark's lecture focused

on his artwork, including his performance art pieces performed in New York City as part

the prolific performance art duo "Artists on Pavement", including the piece "Vacation" performed

at the Metropolitan Museum of Art,  and "I live here" performed at the

Guggenheim Museum Soho.  The Cranbrook lecture was in conjunction with

Clark's installation "Eat Right and Think Clean", on exhibit in the 

Center Galleries, in Detroit's Culture Center and Museum District.

EUGENE CLARK ARTIST LECTURE, OCT. 29, 2018, OAKLAND UNIVERSITY

Eugene Clark Artist, Oxford, MI, will discuss his large-scale mural commission "The HHB Murals", currently on display on the 4th floor of the Human Health Building, Oakland University, Rochester Hills, MI. The building is located at the corner of N Squirrel rd. and E Walton Rd, on the campus of Oakland University.  The lecture will begin promptly at 8pm.  Please call or text 313-658-9181 for more information. http://eugclark.wix.com/artist

EUGENE CLARK ARTIST CONDUCTS AN ANATOMY DRAWING WORKSHOP, OCT. 21, 2018

Eugene Clark Artist, Oxford, MI, conducts an anatomy drawing workshop, Sun. Oct. 21, 2018, 10am,  Rochester Hills, MI. For registration information: www.heathart.com

EUGENE CLARK ARTIST SELECTED TO EXHIBIT IN ARTPRIZE 10

Eugene Clark Artist is selected to exhibit his large-scale public art sculpture "The Peace Wall", Sept. 19-Oct. 7, 2018, Grand Rapids, MI. "The Peace Wall", is public art sculpture by Eugene Clark Artist, Oxford, MI., promoting world peace.  It includes portraits of famous peace heroes including:

Mahatma Gandhi, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Dalai Lama, Mother Teresa, and Ginetta Sagan.  The quote "Be the change that you want to see in the world", by Mahatma Gandhi, is included in the central panel.          https://www.artprize.org/66700

ARTIST EUGENE CLARK DISCUSSES HIS HHB MURALS, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 2018, 8PM

Artist Eugene Clark ART TALK, Wednesday,

April 4, 2018, 8:00pm, 4th Floor of  the Human Health

 Building, on the Campus of Oakland University, Rochester

Hills, MI.  Admission is FREE. Parking is FREE.

(The Human Health Building is located on the corner

of Squirrel Rd. and Walton Rd. Park in lot on either side

of building and take elevator to 4th floor. Lecture begins

promptly at 8pm.)

Eugene Clark Artist Juries Fall All Media Exhibition for the Lakeside Pallette Club

Eugene Clark Artist Jurries the Fall All Media
Exhibition for the Lakeside Pallette Club, St Claur
shores, Mi., Wednesday November 8, 2017.

Artist Eugene Clark receives the Distinguished Service Award from the Michigan Art Education Association

Artist Eugene Clark received the Distinguished Service
Award for the Michigan Art Education Association
Saturday November 4, 2017, 6pm, Cobo Center,
Detroit, Mi

ARTIST EUGENE CLARK CELEBRATES HIS 10TH YEAR TEACHING WITH THE SUMMER ART INTENSIVE, HOSTED BY PAINT CREEK CENTER OF THE ARTS, ROCHESTER, MI.

Artist Eugene Clark teaches anatomy and figure drawing

at part of the 10th annual Summer Art Intensive,

hosted by Paint Creek Center for the Arts, Rochester,

MI. This is Clark's 10th year as part of the program,

and has received the appointment of Co-Director

along with Dian Heath of Kendall College of Art, and

SCHS.  Other instructors include nationally known author

illustrator Matt Faulkner, Tom Chouinard from Disney

and Hasbro, and artist/illustrator Audrey Benjaminsen,

Ringing School of Art & Design graduate.