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Artist Statement:
Whether it is a light hearted
caricature, or a serious
contemplation, I really want
to engage the viewer ... make
them think. I hope they will
be encouraged to mentally
complete the story, fill in
the gaps, or at the very
least, identify with the
concept.
I like a lot of variety in
subject matter, medium, and
composition.
I enjoy custom orders and
commissioned portraits, as
they often challenge me to try
something new, or present an
image in a manner I may not
have tried on my own.
Some things I would like to do
in the future?
A large stone carving for
public display. Perhaps in a
park, or something.
Detailed portrait studies of
well known people in the
Atlantic provinces. I did one
of Sydney Mahaney, Shelburne
dory builder, with realistic
face and folk art body, and I
would like to do more
realistic studies, for other
museums. Perhaps, Angus
MacDonald, captain of the
Bluenose, or maybe Hank Snow.
I have no idea how to go about
this, or if there is interest.
Marketing is always the
hardest part.
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Clifton Sears Biography:
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Age
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55
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| Gender |
Male
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| Status |
Committed
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| Children |
3
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| Religion |
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| Education |
Associate Work |
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| Hobbies / Interests |
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| Favorite Artistic Medium |
Sculpture Stone
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| Favorite Arthistory Movement |
Realism - (1850 - 1880)
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| Favorite Visual Artist |
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| Favorite Work of Art |
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Bio
Born in Nova Scotia, Canada, Clifton began selling his carvings of lobster fishermen in the early nineteen seventies. Incorporating humour into historical scenes and current issues he became well known along the south shore. Wildlife themes were also part of his work from the beginning. Abstract figurative works and portraiture were added to his repertoire as the years went by. More recently he has included works in marble and stone and now offers cast reproductions in resin, concrete, and paper.
He is self taught, although he reads, no studies, books and magazines in the fields of art composition, carving and sculpture. Also, travels to the United States, Norway, Germany, Amsterdam, and Copenhagen, have exposed him to the works of other sculptors and artists.
Credits include one man shows in the several Nova Scotia Galleries and museums, with a commissioned portrait carving on permanent display at the Shelburne Dory Shop Museum. He was awarded a one year self-employment grant, to help him pursue his art, and has won prizes from local art and carving competitions.
He has been the subject of several articles in both the Yarmouth Vanguard and the Shelburne Coast Guard. Several Fishermen's organizations have commissioned portraits to pay tribute to prominent members, accompanied by public presentation and media coverage.
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