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'''Chris Clark''' (born [[October 25]], [[1958]] in [[Birmingham]]; died [[August 16]], [[ | '''Chris Clark''' (born [[October 25]], [[1958]] in [[Birmingham]]; died [[August 16]], [[2011]] in [[Ensley]]) was a fabric artist and painter. | ||
Clark graduated from [[Ensley High School]] in [[1977]] and attended [[Livingston University]] for three years before dropping out to join the U. S. Army. After he was discharged in [[1988]] he returned to Birmingham and worked in a brick factory. | Clark graduated from [[Ensley High School]] in [[1977]] and attended [[Livingston University]] for three years before dropping out to join the U. S. Army. After he was discharged in [[1988]] he returned to Birmingham and worked in a brick factory. | ||
Revision as of 12:42, 17 August 2011
Chris Clark (born October 25, 1958 in Birmingham; died August 16, 2011 in Ensley) was a fabric artist and painter.
Clark graduated from Ensley High School in 1977 and attended Livingston University for three years before dropping out to join the U. S. Army. After he was discharged in 1988 he returned to Birmingham and worked in a brick factory.
Clark learned to quilt from his grandmother in 1991, but came up with the idea of painting on the quilts by himself. He also produces hand-painted sculptures, chairs, "ugli sticks" and spirit sticks and crosses decorated with a variety of found objects. His subject matter is often spiritual, including scenes from the Bible and scenes of contemporary church groups. His studio is located at 1430 20th Place Ensley.
After the plant was shut down, Clark suffered from declining vision, which was later attributed to diabetes. In 2008 Clark experienced a heart attack. In 2010 he was diagnosed with sleep apnea. Friends and patrons raised money to buy him a BiPAP breathing machine.
References
- Gray, Jeremy (September 4, 2010) "Friends rally to help Birmingham folk artist Chris Clark, who needs help with medical bill." Birmingham News
- Harvey, Alec (August 17, 2011) "Folk artist Chris Clark dies at age 52." Birmingham News
External link
- Chris Clark website