Artist’s Statement

Nicholas K. Clark’s artwork is a vibrant exploration of color, ranging from rich jewel tones to metallic and pearl finishes, often punctuated by bold reds and subtle hints of yellow. His pieces embody a deep sense of optimism, reflecting his fearless approach to color and his intuitive ability to create harmonious compositions.

Through the meticulous layering and sculpting of acrylics or oils, Nicholas achieves a distinctive depth and texture in his work. His inspiration stems from personal experiences — family, friends, historical events, and music — all of which influence his artistic vision. He finds particular fulfillment in portraying notable figures, capturing the essence of a living being through intricate details: the delicate articulation of a hand, the expressive story told through the eyes, and the ability to convey movement and emotion with a single brushstroke. These challenges fuel his creative passion, making each piece a testament to his artistic journey.

Artist’s Bio

Nicholas K. Clark’s artistic journey began with the simplest of tools — a blank canvas, a pencil, and a pen. It was in this raw, unfiltered process that he discovered a profound sense of release, transforming empty space into visually compelling compositions that offer an escape into aesthetic beauty.

Over time, his artistic practice expanded to include acrylics, oils, and watercolors, deepening his connection to color as a fundamental element of his work. Today, color serves as the foundation of his creative expression, appearing across a diverse range of subjects within his portfolio. Through masterful manipulation of color — both in its presence and deliberate absence — Nicholas communicates a deeply personal and emotional connection to his art, inviting viewers to experience the world through his distinctive lens.

Artist’s Statement

Nicholas K. Clark’s artwork is a vibrant exploration of color, ranging from rich jewel tones to metallic and pearl finishes, often punctuated by bold reds and subtle hints of yellow. His pieces embody a deep sense of optimism, reflecting his fearless approach to color and his intuitive ability to create harmonious compositions.

Through the meticulous layering and sculpting of acrylics or oils, Nicholas achieves a distinctive depth and texture in his work. His inspiration stems from personal experiences — family, friends, historical events, and music — all of which influence his artistic vision. He finds particular fulfillment in portraying notable figures, capturing the essence of a living being through intricate details: the delicate articulation of a hand, the expressive story told through the eyes, and the ability to convey movement and emotion with a single brushstroke. These challenges fuel his creative passion, making each piece a testament to his artistic journey.

Artist’s Bio

Nicholas K. Clark’s artistic journey began with the simplest of tools — a blank canvas, a pencil, and a pen. It was in this raw, unfiltered process that he discovered a profound sense of release, transforming empty space into visually compelling compositions that offer an escape into aesthetic beauty.

Over time, his artistic practice expanded to include acrylics, oils, and watercolors, deepening his connection to color as a fundamental element of his work. Today, color serves as the foundation of his creative expression, appearing across a diverse range of subjects within his portfolio. Through masterful manipulation of color — both in its presence and deliberate absence — Nicholas communicates a deeply personal and emotional connection to his art, inviting viewers to experience the world through his distinctive lens.

Tom Pevear is a Tulsa-based guitarist and singer who uses his adept fingerpicking style and vibrant singing to revitalize old blues, folk, bluegrass and country songs.

‘You don’t truly know how to play a song until you’ve played it in front of people. Even if there is only one other person watching,’ says Bostonian turned Okie guitar player and singer Tom Pevear. “Old blues, folk, gospel and country songs are living breathing things, in that they are passed down from person to person for each musician to leave a mark on.”

Come over to the east side of the crossroads this Friday 4pm-8pm to meet Iryna Stroganova! Our First Friday events continue this month with a new guest. Iryna was born in Ukraine, but is now a local Kansas Citian! She has her very own comic book and is also a very accomplished artist in many mediums. There will be books to purchase that she will sign and she will have other art to purchase as well!
In addition, we will have store-wide sales all day!

About the Artist:

Sandra Bowden has been interpreting Scripture and her own spiritual walk through mixed media for more than forty years. She has been acclaimed as one of the most unique, impressive and inspiring Christian artists in America. Bowden’s work has been featured in books, magazines and gallery shows across the United States, Canada, Italy and Jerusalem. Her work is part of the permanent collection of the Vatican Museum of Contemporary Art in Rome. SandraBowden.com

Sandra will be traveling to share her perspective on her long career as an artist, collector, and advocate in an artist talk at our March First Friday.

About the Exhibit:

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning…The Word became flesh and dwelt among us. We observed his glory, the glory as the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.
—John 1:1 – 2, 14

Sandra Bowden’s work functions, both for the artist and audience, as a bridge between two worlds. Through tangible images and objects arrayed in layers of paper and paint, she has given us a veiled glimpse into the unseen world which is the ultimate hope and destination of our faith.

Her works are complex meditations on time, incorporating Biblical archaeological references and ancient text. She invites viewers into the mystery of the Word, breaking down each text she handles and making the words themselves into a visual meditation that is rich with many layers of meaning.

ARTIST TALK — 6:30PM