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C L A Y T O N P O N D. Self-Portrait in the Bathtub , Serigraph.
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CLAYTONPOND Self-Portrait in the Bathtub, Serigraph
ClaytonPond was born in Bayside, New York, on June 10, 1941. Though said to have Pop and Optical influences, Clayton Pond's style is all his own. After receiving his BFA at Carnegie-Mellon (1964) and his MFA from Pratt Institute (1966), he moved to the warehouse district in Lower Manhattan, which is now the center of the SOHO art district. Chair 1, Serigraph
Heachieved notoriety by expanding the silk screen medium through the use of a high gloss varnish over his already unique images, printed in thick layers of bright, contrasting colors. Radiator, Serigraph
Clayton Pond's paintings and prints glorify the simple subjects of his immediate environment by isolating objects in monumental grandeur. My Dining Chair, Serigraph
He utilizes high intensity colors to create a dramatic and intriguing overall composition which demands respect for otherwise obscure themes, including sails, radiators,bathtubs, and toilet paper. Toilet Paper, Serigraph
Pond's fascination with the interplay of color relationships reflects his cheerful optimism and underlies his semi-satirical senseof humor, while adding an extra dimension of human content to his statements on American living and leisure activities. My Modern Toaster Heater Oven, Serigraph
The Mirror on the Dresser That My Great-Grandfather Built, Serigraph
CLAYTONPOND Self-Portrait in the Bathtub, Serigraph
YOURPROJECT • Select an everyday object as your subject, • and place it on a surface.
YOURPROJECT • Select an everyday object as your subject, • and place it on a surface. • The finished piece will be a relief, with a • minimum of three layers.
YOURPROJECT • Select an everyday object as your subject, • and place it on a surface. • The finished piece will be a relief, with a • minimum of three layers. • Sketch images onto cardboard, cut out with x-acto knife, and paint with tempera.
YOURPROJECT • Select an everyday object as your subject, • and place it on a surface. • The finished piece will be a relief, with a • minimum of three layers. • Sketch images onto cardboard, cut out with x-acto knife, and paint with tempera. • Use bright, bold colors and patterns.
YOURPROJECT • Select an everyday object as your subject, • and place it on a surface. • The finished piece will be a relief, with a • minimum of three layers. • Sketch images onto cardboard, cut out with x-acto knife, and paint with tempera. • Use bright, bold colors and patterns. • Glue the layers of cardboard down.
YOURPROJECT • Select an everyday object as your subject, • and place it on a surface. • The finished piece will be a relief, with a • minimum of three layers. • Sketch images onto cardboard, cut out with x-acto knife, and paint with tempera. • Use bright, bold colors and patterns. • Glue the layers of cardboard down. • For extra depth, use spacers between layers.