Fred Clark (b.1989) is a sculptor who lives and works in Stroud (UK). He emerged from the Royal Drawing School in 2013, as part of their postgraduate programme, which continues to foster some of the most exciting talent in contemporary British Art. Since then, he has worked closely with Pangolin Foundry near his studio in Stroud to pioneer the materialisation of linear digital drawings in bronze. He also makes sculptures by hand in wire, paper, plaster and welded steel.
He participated in the 2013 BP portrait awards at the national Portrait Gallery and was included in the Ruth Borchard self-portrait prize with the first ever 3D printed digital drawing in that exhibition. He also has works in numerous private collections including the royal collection.
Recent solo exhibitions include:
November 2022: Lines in Space – George Street Gallery, London
February 2020: Paintings from Jerusalem, Fitzrovia Gallery, London
October 2018: On The Line, Drawings from Africa, Noho Studios, London.
March 2017: Tramuntana: paintings and drawings from Mallorca, Sydney Mews, London
October 2015: Paintings & Drawings from Andalucia at The Menier Gallery, London
2013 INDIA: a solo show at The Study, Blandford Street, London
2007: Solo Show at the Troubadour Pub and Gallery, Old Brompton Road
Awards and Prizes:
2021: Ruth Borchard self portrait prize, Coventry Cathedral
2020: Westmorland Landscape Prize, Reghed Centre, Cumbria.
2019: VIA Arts Prize, Brazilian Embassy, London
2016: The Moritz-Heyman Residency at Pignano, Volterra.
2013: BP Portrait Awards, National Portrait Gallery, London
Fred has also worked on sculpture commissions in bronze and other mediums for both public spaces and private collections. He enjoys working collaboratively with clients, interior designers and landscape designers and will advise on all aspects of installation and maintenance.
If you would like to get in touch regarding a bespoke commission or landscape project please email admin@fredclarkstudio.com
