For more information, contact Stephanie Ely, (937) 775-3232. November 5, 2009 Art exhibit features works by Cliff Clay, Choctaw Indian and African American artist An art exhibit of acrylics and watercolors by Cliff Clay, a Choctaw Indian and African American artist, is on view through Nov. 13 in Wright State Student Union Art Gallery. Clay’s work reflects traditional Native American cultural scenes in a contemporary style. He incorporates simple forms, with extensive use of shapes like circles and triangles in his paintings. Clay incorporates bright colors in his work, reflecting his philosophy that art should be “uplifting and bring happiness to people.” Clay is a historian and nationally recognized artist from Cleveland, where he has been affiliated with the Cleveland Institute of Art. He is the founder and publisher of Drums Along the Ohio, a newspaper dealing with Native American issues and concerns. Clay, a painter for more than 30 years, has illustrated books and painted a series of murals throughout the Cleveland area. He holds a patent for the process of painting on the fur side of animal hides that has been described as second oldest artform recorded, and he founded the Inventors Connection of Greater Cleveland. The exhibit is part of Native American Heritage Month arranged by the Wright State Asian/Hispanic/Native American Center. Gallery hours are Monday−Saturday, 8 a.m.−10 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m.−10 p.m. # # # NOTE: For more details, Clay can be contacted at (216) 721-9938.
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