Artist #10: Clive Barker

While writing for a long, long while, Clive Barker discovered painting in his mid/late 30's. I was unaware that he had come into the art world until last night after watching an interview with him at his studio. In it, he discussed the reason he loved art, which went along extremely well with my own feelings about the subject. He makes art because it's a way for him to clear his mind and get all his ideas laid out for others to see and contemplate. He tries to show what he has learned about the world through his art, and hopes to offer a glimpse into dark and fear from the safety of a well lit room. His wild lines and frenzied paint offer a high level of energy with a great contrast between colors, creating wonderful works of art for ones eyes to simply soak up and admire.