Australia – Artist
Clayton
Blake
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Name artworks
Brutalist
The artwork is titled “Brutalist”. A tribute to Brutalist Architecture which emerged during the 1950’s in post war Great Britain. Brutalist buildings are characterised by minimalist construction techniques that showcase the bare building materials and structural elements over decorative design. The Brutalist style commonly makes use of exposed concrete, angular shapes and a predominately monochrome colour pallet.
Clayton Blake
Year
2021
Brutalist #1
Brutalist #2
Biography
Australian born Clayton Blake is a multidisciplinary installation artist widely recognized for his extraordinary works that employ various elements of architecture and sculpture. His practice involves adapting everyday objects and materials to specific artistic and architectural applications. Clayton uses a diverse range of materials to create large scale, contemporary installations that challenge and excite. He constructs expansive works that respond to or reflect their environments, whilst challenging and distorting the viewer’s preconceptions of structures and space.
Clayton attempts to expand the definition of art to include new forms of social engagement. He uses his art to promote discussion, encourage debate, and raise awareness about injustice, inequality and social change.
Clayton is a student of contemporary sculpture and a creator of interesting & thought-provoking objects.
Exhibitions
Burning Man (USA) 2019
Burning Man (USA) 2018
Swell Sculpture Festival (QLD) 2020
Swell Sculpture Festival (QLD) 2019
Swell Sculpture Festival (QLD) 2018
Swell Sculpture Festival (QLD) 2017
Swell Sculpture Festival (QLD) 2016
Swell Sculpture Festival (QLD) 2015
Swell Sculpture Festival (QLD) 2014
BLAH! 2018 (QLD)
BLAH! 2017 (QLD)
Generate Festival (QLD) 2018
Earth Hour HOTA (QLD) 2018
Sculpture by the Sea (NSW) 2018
Sculpture by the Sea (NSW) 2015
Harbour Sculpture (NSW) 2017
COLABS (NSW) 2017
Future Exhibitions
Solo Exhibition – Judith Wright Centre for Contemporary Art (2021)
Commissions
Meow Wolf Las Vegas (USA) 2020 (Acquisition)
Nipton California (USA) 2019 (Acquisition)
Sand Safari Gold Coast (QLD) 2019
Rainbow Serpent Festival (VIC) 2018 (Acquisition)
Burleigh Brewing (QLD) 2018 (Acquisition)
Sand Safari Gold Coast (QLD) 2018
HOTA (Home of the Arts) (QLD) 2017
Future commissions
World Buskers Festival (NZ) 2021
CURIOCITY (QLD) 2021
Lorne Sculpture Biennale (VIC) 2021
Awards
ICON Magazine – Front Cover (Burning Man 2019)
Elle Decore – Miglior opera d’arte (Burning Man 2018)
Peoples Choice Award – Swell Sculpture Festival 2017
Premio Bendigo Bank Artists Peer – Swell Sculpture Festival 2016
Premio Neumann Foundation – Swell Sculpture Festival 2016
Kids Choice Award – Swell Sculpture Festival 2016
Premio Stipend – Harbour Sculpture 2015
Residency
Burleigh Brewing 2018
Mentoring
Brisbane State High School (Year 7,8,9,10) (Sculpture Program) 2020
Currumbin Community Special School (Art Program) 2019
Brisbane State High School (Year 7,8,9,10) (CREATE) 2019
Currumbin Community Special School (Art Program) 2018
Currumbin Community Special School (Art Program) 2017
Judging
World Sand Sculpting Championships (QLD) 2020
World Sand Sculpting Championships (QLD) 2019
Committee
Treasurer – Lorne Sculpture Biennale 2010-2014