James Clar
b.
1979
,
Manila
,
Metro Manila
Conceptual
Digital Art
Mixed Media
Biography
James Clar is a light and media artist interested in new technological production processes and their application to artistic narrative forms. His works utilize information systems that saturate our daily existence, provoking contemplation on how they shape our understanding of culture and ourselves. By understanding light and the ways we see, his artistic lens explores the modulating effects of perception and narrative dynamics.
Notable information
- Born in Wisconsin, USA
- Currently lives and works in Manila, Philippines
- Completed artist residencies at Eyebeam Atelier (NY), Fabrica (Italy), and FedEx Institute of Technology
- Exhibited at major museums including New Museum (NY), Pera Museum (Istanbul), MACBA (Barcelona)
- Created major commissioned installations for 21c Museum Hotels, Parasol Unit Foundation, and Fraport HQ
- Specializes in light installations and digital media art
- Recent solo exhibition "By Force of Nature" at Silverlens NY in 2023
- Participating artist in Art Basel Hong Kong 2025
Wormhole
(
2021
) —
LED, Filters, Metal, 3D Printed Parts
,
42.5 x 72 in
.
Image courtesy of
Jane Lombard Gallery website
.
Hallway
(
2024
) —
LEDs, filters, lasercut aluminum
,
138 x 80 cm (54.33 x 31.5 in)
.
Image courtesy of
Artwork Archive (artworkarchive.com)
.
