Author: charlesclary
I use paper to create a world of fiction that challenges the viewer to suspend disbelief and venture into my fabricated reality. By layering paper I am able to build intriguing land formations that mimic viral colonies and concentric sound waves. These strange landmasses contaminate and infect the surfaces they inhabit transforming the space into something suitable for their gestation. Towers of paper and color jut into the viewer's space inviting playful interactions between the viewer and this conceived world. These constructions question the notion of microbial outbreaks and their similarity to the visual representation of sound waves, transforming them into something more playful and inviting.
New Explorations in Anatomy Series – 4/10/2018
Vinyl Toy Explorations – 2016
In line with my pop cultural and nostalgic, escapist pieces, I decided to try vinyl toys as a new outlet, to explore the tales of fantasy found in movies and the comic realm. Check them out below: Continue reading Vinyl Toy Explorations – 2016
New Works, Nostalgia, and Installation
Childhood is a time of play and innocence for most, playing games, getting lost in the fiction and drama of movies. But for some, these games and movies become an escapism, a place to reside for just a few precious moments, to escape the trauma of real life. After losing both of my parents I began to explore the things I used to escape abuse, … Continue reading New Works, Nostalgia, and Installation
Best in Show – Dogwood Arts Regional Art Show – Knoxville, Tennessee
A few weeks ago, I received notice that I was accepted into my first juried show in Knoxville, Tennessee – The Dogwood Arts Regional Art Show, close to my hometown. I was thrilled to have a show so close to my hometown, so my family and friends could come to an opening and see the art in person. The show “was developed to showcase and award the … Continue reading Best in Show – Dogwood Arts Regional Art Show – Knoxville, Tennessee
Chelsea, NYC Show at Nancy Margolis Gallery
I was so honored late last year to have the opportunity to present a show in New York City at the Nancy Margolis Gallery in Chelsea. The opening was held January 9th, 2014 at the Nancy Margolis Gallery. This work is an extension of the large piece in Nashville, and I’m ecstatic to have the opportunity to share my mother’s story with others across the world. … Continue reading Chelsea, NYC Show at Nancy Margolis Gallery
New Images of “Meticulous Excavations: New Work by Jamey Grimes and Charles Clary
Here are a multitude of new images from the current exhibition “Meticulous Excavations: New Work by Jamey Grimes and Charles Clary” at The Rymer Gallery in Nashville, TN up through January 25th. My main piece is comprised of 204 towers, one to represent a day in the life of my mother from her devastating diagnosis of terminal cancer to her last day. The piece ended … Continue reading New Images of “Meticulous Excavations: New Work by Jamey Grimes and Charles Clary
Nashville Opening and Upcoming Show in New York City
Thank you so much to everyone who came out to my show in Nashville over the weekend. I’ve posted several photos from the show below. The Tennesseean said, “Jamey Grimes and Charles Clary create works that are at once organic and synthetic. While Clary’s vibrant paper sculptures evoke biological forms, playfully ‘infecting’ the spaces they inhabit, Grimes’ whimsical webs of corrugated plastic provide for the completion of natural structures.”
The exhibit will be on display from December 7 through January 25 at the Rymer Gallery, 233 Fifth Avenue North in Nashville, TN.
I’m excited to announce that later this week, Nancy Margolis Gallery in New York City, NY opens a 2-person show featuring my work along with Ryan Cobourn. Cobourn will be exhibiting a new series of abstract paintings titled, Pastorale. The exhibition will be on view for a “Sneak Peek”, December 12, 2013 through December 21, 2013. The opening reception will take place in the New Year, Thursday, January 9, 2014 from 6–8 pm. The exhibition closes February 1, 2014. You can visit the exhibition in Chelsea at 523 W 25th Str NY, NY.
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Show Opening Saturday – Nashville, Tennessee
My Decembershow with Jamey Grimes opens on SATURDAY, December 7, in Nashville, TN at the Rymer Gallery. As part of the First Saturday Art Crawl, come out to the gallery to see the new show, have a drink, and meet the artists. Here is a preview of the work that will be exhibited. I dedicated my work in this show to my mother, Kristen Clary, who … Continue reading Show Opening Saturday – Nashville, Tennessee
Shows, Updates, and New Work
It has been a busy fall. I recently had a show and artist talk in Mobile, Alabama; currently have a show up in San Diego, and just got back from a fun and invigorating Southeastern College Art Conference. I’m still busily making new work, which you can see below. My time at the University of Mobile was fantastic; I had a show called “Micro-Diddlitis” at Marilyn Foley … Continue reading Shows, Updates, and New Work
