exhibitions
Art Prize 2021
Hypocrisy- An American Struggle, a mural by Eugene Clark, exhibited Sept./Oct. 2021, DeVos Center, Grand Rapids, MI. Two historical moments regarding American civil rights & segregation, are contrasted with images from popular TV shows aired around the same time. To learn more click link below:
Anatomy of Humanity public art mural by Eugene Clark
July 2020 - present
"The Anatomy of Humanity",a site-specific, 2500 sq ft, public art mural, by artist Eugene Clark. The mural, commissioned by Marshall Place Association, focuses on COMMUNITY and DIVERSITY, and explores a group of people living together sharing the common threads that make us all human, while celebrating the differences in the human experience, including but not limited to race, religion, culture, and gender. Clark suggests our common thread as humans and the diversity of our cultures.
Anatomy of Humanity
Public Art Mural by Eugene Clark
ArtPrize10 "THE PEACE WALL"
SEPT. 19-OCT.7, 2018, GRAND RAPIDS, MI A LARGE-SCALE PUBLIC ART SCULPTURE BY EUGENE CLARK
“The Peace Wall”, is a free-standing public art sculpture, 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. It is constructed of wooden pallets. The pallets are stacked in four rows of three pallets each. Each row is hinged to the next, and when installed, appears like a folding screen. On the back of the sculpture is contact information for world peace organizations. The viewer is encouraged to contact these establishments, and learn how to get involved and contribute to “world peace”.
ArtPrize Nine
September 20 - October 9, 2017
Grand Rapids, MI
"The homeless are not faceless", is a free-standing public art sculpture by Eugene Clark, promoting equality of homeless individuals and social change. It is constructed of wooden pallets. The pallets are stacked in four rows of three pallets each. Each row is hinged to the next, and when installed, appears like a folding screen. The pallets are painted with portraits depicting the homeless. In addition, the use of text is incorporated with the phrases, "be a part of the solution" and "make a difference". On the back of the sculpture is contact information to local homeless shelters and food pantries. The viewer is encouraged to contact these establishments, and help with donations and assistance.
Eugene Clark/ Murals
Ongoing Exhibition
ArtPrize Nine
The homeless
are not faceless by Eugene Clark
Artis Anatomica
Eugene Clark/Murals
Oakland University HHB Building
9/1/2012-Present
Artis Anatomica
Oakland University Human Health Building 4th floor
Oakland University commissions Eugene Clark to paint three
large-scale murals for the Human Health Building.
The series "Artis Anatomica" focuses on art and science combined. Following the lead of artists like Leonardo DaVinci, Clark integrates imagery of both human and animal anatomy, along with elements from nature and microrganisms, to create abstract expressionist style compositions. Each composition is aesthetically engaging, while experimenting with bold shapes and vivid colors. "Artis" means nature is the teacher of art. Clark expands this notion through his thoughtful use of natural imagery, in an overlapping manor, reflecting his background studying printmaking with artist's James Poole at The College for Creative Studies, and Steve Murakeshi at Cranbrook Academy of Art. Clark's printmaking experience has influenced his approach in each acrylic painting. Transparency of color along with seeing underlying imagery of black and white figures through the natural images laid out on the surface layer, provide a multi-textural window into the artist's thought process.
"Artists on Pavement"
Virtual Solo Exhibition, 6/1-9/30, 2020
New York City based performance artist Eugene Clark presents his 1996 performance art on the city streets, from the Guggenheim Soho Museum, to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This collection of photos captures the dynamic range of work including performance works "I Live Here", "Vacation" and "Artists on Pavement".
At ROSEN CLARK CONTEMPORARY ART GALLERY
Artists on Pavement
Rackham Exhibition:Biology and Art in Creative Minds
An Invitational exhibition hosted by the Rackham Graduate School, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
09/26/2013-12/13/2013
"This exhibition showcases the collision of biology and art in creative minds. The artists’ need to employ imagination and unveil the invisible is analogous to the biologists’ desire for creative thought and a journey to see the undiscovered. The exhibit will include paintings, collage, photography and digital imagery to creatively demonstrate the translation of science through an artist’s lens. All of these artists live and work in southern Michigan", Amanda Lilleston/Guest curator.
Featured Artists include: Amanda Lilleston, Anne Mondro,
Katie St Clair, Jessica Joy London, Eugene Clark, Brad Smith,
http://www.chelsearivergallery.com/projects/rackham-exhibition-2013/
