ABOUT

HeadshotBorn in Ohio in 1975, Clay Elliott has been creating art for most of his life. Clay’s early experiments in abstract expressionism and life drawing helped in creating an aesthetic that combines both genres. Now living and working in  Arizona, Clay’s newest work explores the “gray area” that exists in between photo realism and complete abstraction. His subjects are deconstructed to their most elemental shapes, and then put back together again like surrealist pop art jigsaw puzzles.

In addition to creating original exhibitions, Clay is passionate about creating unique and one-of-a-kind artwork for clients. In fact, approximately 30 percent of his artwork in the last decade have been commissioned art pieces. While Clay has his own style, he is adept at listening to clients and adjusting to meet their specific wants. Clay is a skilled communicator and makes the commission process simple for the buyer.

Exhibitions

My Wine Cellar (Phoenix, AZ) solo show, October 2010

Pita Jungle (Multiple Locations, AZ) group show, May 2009 | October 2008 | September 2008 | December 2007

Pure Skin (Mesa, AZ) group show, February 2009 | May 2008

Tryst Gallery (Chandler, AZ) solo show, December 2008

Royal Coffeebar (Phoenix, AZ) solo show, July 2008

Coffee Rush (Chandler, AZ) solo show, March 2008

Paisley Violin (Phoenix, AZ) group show, January 2008

Windup Gallery (Mesa, AZ) group show, October 2007

Salon 7000 (Tempe, AZ) solo show, November 2007

Orange Table Café (Scottsdale, AZ) solo show, March 2006

Mood Swings Salon (Tempe, AZ) solo show, January 2006

Fate (Phoenix, AZ) group show, January 2006 | June 2005 | December 2003

Mill’s End Café (Tempe, AZ) group show, August 2005

Rock Star Gallery (Scottsdale, AZ) group show, July 2005

Cupz Coffeehouse (Tempe, AZ) group show, June 2005

Monorchid Gallery (Phoenix, AZ) group show, September 2004

Imbeau Gallery (Mesa, AZ) group show, October 2003

Plaid Eatery (Tempe, AZ) group show, June 2003

The Lucky Dragon (Tempe, AZ) group show, February 2002