David A Clark Studio

David A. Clark Studio is the workspace and gallery of internationally known artist and teacher David A. Clark. Clark’s work has been featured in the Palm Springs Art Museum and Art in Print magazine.

Artist Statement

Many years ago, a close friend loaned me an old tin red arrow sign that used to hang in a theatre where we had both worked. For me, that sign symbolized an idealized sense of connection. It stood for the freedom that comes from leaping into the unknown in front of a crowd of strangers and represented the exhilarating rush of trepidation and possibility accompanying an actor’s path from the wings onto the stage. I had that tin arrow in my office for many years until I had to give it back, and not long after I let it go, I found arrows showing up in my work. Since then, I have continued to explore the idea of the arrow and what it symbolizes for me in many different forms, always finding new depths and meanings.

Arrows are much more than symbols; they are metaphors for being. In my work, the arrow represents the human figure, an expression of movement, time, or state of being, a meditation on direction, impulse, or legacy, and, as a collective, an illustration of humankind’s journey or state.

I’ve explored the arrow in many different ways in my work, but that first arrow has always held a special place in my heart. It has been my talisman, a symbol of inspiration and courage, guiding me each step of the way in my creative journey.

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