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"Desert Spirit" |
"Creating objects of beauty is not my goal as an artist. Beauty is intended to please the senses with an immediate response. My intent is power of expression, which for me is deeper than the senses, contemplative, even spiritual." -Matt Clark |
"Desert Sentinel" |
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"Easy Rider" and "Fast Lizzie" |
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"Road Runner" |
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"Lizard" |
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Matt clark is a lifelong resident of the southern Utah region and grew up on a ranch north of St. George. He became interested in welding and working with metal at age fifteen when he purchased a welding machine. Little did he know his early interest in working with metal would lead to an artist career as a full-time metal sculptor. Steel, stainless steel, copper, stone and found objects are used to create his unique sculptures ranging from contemporary to whimsical. The main process used to create his work is welding and also includes cutting, grinding, and forging. Some of his recent accomplishments and awards include: 2004 purchase award winner for the Art On the Corner competition in Grand Junction, CO; First place sculpture St. George Art Festival 2004; Best of Sculpture at Art in the Park, St. George, UT, 2002; First place in sculpture at the St. George Art Museum Show 2000-2001; Best of Show award at Art in the Park 1997; Displaying artist for three years at Loveland Invitational Sculpture Show in Loveland, CO. |
