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CLIFTON SANTIAGO

Artist Gallery

York PA-based Clifton Santiago is known for his wood sculpture, but has worked in all materials. Works - are in private collections across North America .

Up-Coming Show

One Man Show
April 28th, 4th Friday in April thru May
Switchboard Studios and Gallery
40 N 3rd St. Columbia PA

Opening

Reception April 28th, Friday 6pm untill 9pm

Artist talk at 7

available sculpture

prices upon request

ARTISTIC HISTORY

Qualifications and Experience

SHOWN IN SEVERAL GALLERIES IN WASHINGTON DC

1976- 1981

I no longer list each gallery and show.

SHOWN IN MULTIPLE GALLERIES IN MD AND PA

1982-present

After so many years , listing shows is not important to me. I feel the work stands on its own, rather than being verified by others.

GRADUATE LEVEL STUDIES

1975-1976

Attended Towson University on the GI bill to develop wide range of proficency with many materials.

TAUGHT SCULPTURE

each summer

for several years I have taught carving at Common Ground On The Hill in Westminster MD.
I enjoy interacting with students as well as the other artist and musicians who attend.

BIOGRAPHY

Clifton Santiago Sculptor Profile

As a lifelong artist, Clifton Santiago is always looking for the next opportunity to translate his life experiences into artistic expressions. Starting with welding steel in1969 then stone, paper, ceramics, plastics, other metals, and wood. Always learning new techniques and materials.
Spending time in New Hope PA in the early 1970s being exposed to George Nakashima's wood working and philosophy of wood influenced my appreciation for the soul of wood.
A very diverse background, experience in landscape design, naval aviation, psychology at the university level and sculpture.
I am very thankful to the private individuals who have purchased my work over the years. Each one has shared with me how much they relate to the work and how it assumes an important part of their life.

PAST INSTALLATION

"Finding Nature" in Creative York's lab.

Clifton Santiago created an inviroment bringing the outdoors in during the winter. Other artists works were displayed in a manner to create a search. Smell and sound of crunching leaves underfoot complete the experience.

Please reach out if you have any questions about work or for media inquiries.