About Mira Clark
“Art is among the most innately human abilities we possess. It is a gateway to the imagination, unlocking vistas of possibility and providing a vital bridge to understanding in the face of adversity. Through art, we tap into the deepest aspects of our shared humanity, forging connections that transcend barriers. Art speaks to our deeper self, offering us a glimpse of what is possible when we open our hearts and minds to one another. As we create and consume art, we transcend the boundaries that separate us, discovering new perspectives and forging meaningful connections. ”
BIO:
Mira Clark is a lifelong art enthusiast with a passion for travel and studying art from around the world. Her experience in the field includes designing logos, creating Ferrari illustrations on a commission basis, live painting at several arts festivals, participating in community arts projects, mentoring youth in the arts, and teaching a High School Mural Class at the Ananda Living Wisdom School. For the past seven years, Mira has dedicated herself to coordinating and organizing the "Visibility Through Art Initiative," a local project that is a collaboration between Nevada County artists and the Nevada City Rancheria Nisenan Tribe. As an advocate for community building through art, Mira is committed to creating bridges between people and collaborating with other artists. Mira's artwork is a unique blend of photorealism and fantasy surrealism that evokes a sense of wonder and awe in those who view it. Her primary artistic purpose is to inspire inquiry, and social and environmental awareness, and to promote cultural growth through art. Mira's unwavering passion for the arts is fueled by her belief in the power of art to build bridges across diverse communities and impact social change.
Artist Statement:
I strongly believe in the power of storytelling through mixed-media artworks to impart cultural knowledge and promote growth. My work explores the interconnectedness between humanity and the natural world, with a focus on local landscapes and waterways, such as the Yuba River. Through my art, I aim to inspire inquiry, social and environmental justice, and awareness of the beauty and importance of nature. I also explore ecofeminist themes and celebrate the divine feminine and our kinship with nature. My motivation to create comes from a desire to share personal experiences and inspirations, and I love bringing meaningful intentions and dreams to life for others. My style combines photorealistic techniques with elements of fantasy and surrealism, resulting in deeply personal and meaningful projects such as marriage invitations, Ketubah illustrations, portraits, and personal vision paintings. Through my work, I seek to create a more connected, empathetic, and just society, I am dedicated to using art as a means of achieving these ideals.
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Education:
2013 - Associates Degree in Fine Arts, Sierra College, CA
2018 - Bachelor of the Arts from CIIS, San Francisco, CA
Selected Exhibitions:
2015 - Elixart Gallery, Nevada City, CA
2016 - Pharos Gallery, Nevada City, CA
2017 - Heart & Solstice Festival Gallery
2018 - 2019 Akashic Visions Gallery, Nevada City, CA
2019 - Sierra College Student Show, Grass Valley CA
2019 - Culture House Collective Gallery, Matrilineal Show Grass Valley CA
2017 - 2019 Nisenan Heritage Day Art Reception, Nevada City Winery, Nevada City CA
2019 - Art Installation & Performance: We are, We have, We live - Crocker Art Museum, Sacramento
2020 - HOME Exhibition Osborn Woods Gallery, Nevada City CA
2020 - Visibility Through Art, Invisible No More Exhibition at the Granucci Gallery, Center for the Arts, Grass Valley
2020 - Watercolor Group Exhibition, Blue Line Arts, Roseville
2021 - Granucci Gallery - Center for the Arts, Nevada County Studio Tours Show
2022 - Featured Artist Wild & Scenic Film Festival Art Exhibit, Currents of Hope, Nevada City CA
2022 - The Many Aspects of Divine Mother Art Exhibit, Lotus Building Gallery, Nevada City CA
2022 - Visibility Through Art, Perspectives on Erasure, ‘Uba Seo: Nisenan Arts and Culture, Nevada City CA
2022 - CHIRP’s VTA Exhibition at the Eric Rood Center, Nevada City CA
2022 - CHIRP’s VTA Exhibition for Nisenan Heritage Day, Sierra College, Grass Valley CA
2023 - Spirit & Nature Dancing Together, Lotus Building Gallery, Nevada City CA
2023 - Mélange: A Poetry and Visual Art Collaboration, Nevada City Winery, Nevada City
2023 - hamukum: Whispers Through Time, ‘Uba Seo: Nisenan Arts and Culture, Nevada City
2023 - Teravarna, 6th COLOR International Juried Art Competition, September - October
2023 - Teravarna, 8th OPEN, International Juried Art Competition, September - October
2023 - STORYTELLERS, October Online Exhibition, Las Laguna Art Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA
2023 - MAGIX Group Exhibition, International Biafarin Online Exhibition
2023 - CHIRP’s VTA Exhibition at the Eric Rood Center, Nevada City CA
2023 - CHIRP’s VTA Exhibition for Nisenan Heritage Day, Sierra College, Grass Valley CA
2023 - Rhode Island Watercolor Society's Online Juried Show: Painting the Blues
Solo Exhibitions:
2021 - Womxn | Nature, Exhibition Akashic Visions Gallery, Nevada City
2021 - Women In Water, Nevada City Winery, Nevada City
Curator:
CHIRP’s “Visibility Through Art Initiative” Exhibition, Nevada City CA (2017 - Present)
Co-Curator at: ‘Uba Seo: Nisenan Arts & Culture, Nevada City (2021 - Present)
Grants & Awards:
2019 - Juror’s Award Sierra College Student Show
2019 - Merchants Choice Award Sierra College Student Show
2021 - Recipient of Nevada County Arts Council Artist Relief Fund Grant
2023 - Upstate California Creative Corps Grant: The Story of, Land, Water, and People will build on the foundation of California Heritage: Indigenous Research Project (CHIRP) ’s Visibility through Art initiative
2023 - Teravarna HONORABLE MENTION AWARD, 6th COLOR International Juried Art Competition, September
2023 - Teravarna RUNNER-UP PRIZE AWARD 8th OPEN, International Juried Art Competition, September - October