BIO:

Clyde Perkins was born in 1986 in El Paso, Texas, is an artist currently

working and residing in El Paso Texas. He has been trained in Graphic

Design, having graduated with his BFA with a Minor in Drawing from

the University of Texas at El Paso. As a result he seeks to combine

elements of graphic design such as composition, and hierarchy, with

the chaos that can come with working with different mediums in art.

His complete works are identified as having a main subject and

various markings which he believes lets the medium breathe.

Clyde is best known for his mixed media work, which involves

mainly watercolor and ink. Recurring concepts in his work is the

human form represented in one way or another, along with color

exploration and media experimentation.

Clyde has worked mainly as a Graphic Designer while continuously

painting and drawing to maintain his skills as an artist. He has mainly

done commissioned work by private individuals and has submitted

his works to shows and publications. He has since participated in

several group exhibitions and seeks to expand his knowledge and

experience for years to come.

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Born in El Paso, Texas, U.S.A., 1986

Resides and works in El Paso, Texas, U.S.A.

Education/trainIng:

[2014-2018]: BFA/Graphic Design , University of

Texas at El Paso, El Paso, Texas, U.S.A.

Selected exhibitions:

2024 CON_FIGURE_ATION (group exhibition), Crossland

Gallery, El Paso, Texas, U.S.A.

2024 Recognizing Black and African Culture Through the Arts,

Union Gallery, El Paso, Texas, U.S.A

2024 All Things Considered, Las Lagunas Art Gallery,

Laguna Beach, California, U.S.A

2024 Lore - Small Works 2024 Exhibition, ArtWise Gallery,

Grand Forks, North Dakota, U.S.A.

Selected Press:

Artistonish, Contemporary Art Magazine 44th Issue, Café:Artistonish - 2024

Selected collections:

Clyde Perkins is collected by various private collectors in

El Paso, Texas, U.S.A.