CLAYTON BLAKE
Studio 8 / 60 Currumbin Creek Road, Currumbin QUEENSLAND Australia 4223
+61 0488 303 619
Email claytonblake.art@gmail.com
www.claytonblake.com
Instagram @claytonblake.art
Australian born Clayton Blake is a multidisciplinary installation artist widely recognized for his large scale works that employ various elements of architecture and sculpture. 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. His art practice involves creating works that are interactive, inhabitable and participatory.
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.
References:
Natasha Edwards (Founder / Director) Swell Sculpture Festival - natasha@swellsculpture.com.au (+61 422 976 019)
Dee Steinfort (Director) Swell Sculpture Festival - dee@swellsculpture.com.au (+61 401 699 769)
Exhibitions:
Burning Man (USA) 2023
Burning Man (USA) 2022
Burning Man (USA) 2019
Burning Man (USA) 2018
Moi Aussi (Italy) 2021
Solo Exhibition - Judith Wright Centre for Contemporary Art (QLD) 2021
QDOS Gallery Lorne (VIC) 2022
Swell Sculpture Festival (QLD) 2022 (SOLD)
Swell Sculpture Festival (QLD) 2021 (SOLD)
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 (AWARD)
Swell Sculpture Festival (QLD) 2015 (AWARD)
Swell Sculpture Festival (QLD) 2014
Mon Abri (QLD) 2021
Mon Abri (QLD) 2020
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 (AWARD)
COLABS (NSW) 2017
Commissions:
JResort (Reno USA) 2023 (Acquisition)
Icon Hotel (Macau Hong Kong) 2022 (Acquisition)
Festival X / Live Nation (Sydney & Gold Coast) 2022
The Grass Is Greener (Cairns & Gold Coast) 2022
Pitch Music and Arts Festival (VIC) 2021(Acquisition)
Lorne Sculpture Biennale (VIC) 2022
Kapunda Station (SA) 2021 (Acquisition)
Swell Sculpture Festival - Tugan (QLD) 2022
Gold Coast Music Awards - People's Choice Award (QLD) 2021
Swell Sculpture Festival - Mudgeeraba (QLD) 2021
World Buskers Festival (NZ) 2021
CURIOCITY (QLD) 2021
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
Awards / Acknowledgements:
Arte Laguna - Finalist (Venice Italy 2021)
Blake Art Prize - Finalist (Sydney 2021)
FHM Magazine - Front Cover (Burning Man 2022)
ICON Magazine - Front Cover (Burning Man 2019)
Elle Decore - Best Art Piece (Burning Man 2018)
Peoples Choice Award - Swell Sculpture Festival 2017
Bendigo Bank Artists Peer Award - Swell Sculpture Festival 2016
Neumann Foundation Award - Swell Sculpture Festival 2016 Kids Choice Award - Swell Sculpture Festival 2016
Stipend Award - 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