BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Victoria C. Clarke is a Monticello Indiana based visual artist. She was a Fine Art’s major throughout high school working mostly in pencil and watercolor. In 1982, her work ‘Samuel Hutchinson’ was chosen and entered in the Scholastic Art & Writing Gold Key Achievement Awards. She received a Gold Key Finalist award, and her work was exhibited in the Central Indiana Regional Exhibition to be judged for the National Exhibition. In 1984, Victoria was chosen to participate again with her print work ‘Red Apples’ and received an Honorable Mention.
During her senior year of high school, Victoria also attended John Herron School of Art and Design, Indiana University of Indianapolis where she was accepted after graduation and attended for a brief time. More recently Victoria became a Certified Zentangle® Teacher (CZT®) studying under Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas
Victoria is best known for her small works of abstract patterns in mixed media on paper and acrylic paintings of structures and pets. She has participated in group shows curated by Sergio Gomez of 33 Contemporary Gallery located in the Zhou B Art Center in Chicago, Illinois.
Besides her studio work, Victoria is an active CZT® teaching artists and everyday people this meditative drawing process. She has participated in community collaborations with her local Association of Realtors® by developing green spaces and providing the artwork for them. In 2011 Victoria collaborated on a book with her mother, Rose Mary Clarke, creating illustrations for “Ramblings – a Stroll Down Memory Lane with Henry David Thoreau.” She re-published this book as a 10-year anniversary edition in 2021. Victoria is currently a member of the Monticello Indiana Arts Council, Arts Beat.
ARTIST STATEMENT
I find the most important element when doing a painting is producing something meaningful to the person I am creating the work for. My paintings are typically of beloved things such as their home, pets, or something representing a location.
I utilize the Zentangle Method® as my daily meditation because it creates a space in my day where I can get focused. It starts, and end with gratitude and appreciation and keeps me grounded. I also enjoy the freedom it gives me from producing something identifiable.
CURRICULUM VITAE
EDUCATION
John Herron School of Art and Design, Indiana University of Indianapolis
Ivy Tech College
Associate in Human Services
Trine University
Bachelor of Psychology
Certified Zentangle Teacher
EXHIBITIONS
2017
“Rooted” BLNK Gallery, IL
“Sketchbook” 33 Contemporary Gallery, IL
“The Access Room” 33 Contemporary Gallery, IL
“8 X 8” 33 Contemporary Gallery, IL
HONORS & AWARDS
1982
Scholastic Art & Writing Gold Key Achievement Awards – Indiana 1982 & 1984
1984
Scholastic Art & Writing Gold Key Achievement Awards – Indiana 1982 & 1984