Craig Clements is an Ohio-based painter whose work moves fluidly between abstraction and representation. Drawn to what he describes as "plastic, fluid form," disrupted pattern, and an "awkward rawness," Clements builds paintings where familiar imagery, landscape, and the figure emerge from richly layered compositions. Drawing from a wide range of historical and contemporary influences—including the Chicago Imagists, Philip Guston, German Expressionism, and beyond— his work balances structure with spontaneity. Many of his ideas begin with dreams, fleeting observations, or partially perceived images, allowing each painting to unfold through intuition and discovery.

Join us Friday, October 2, from 6–9 PM for the opening reception with the artist.

Craig holds a BFA from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale and MFA from the University of Cincinnati. His solo exhibitions include ROY G BIV gallery, Columbus OH, Elizabeth Cherry Gallery, Tucson AZ and Low Fi Project Space, Grand Rapids MI. 

Craig has been an adjunct professor at the University of Dayton, Northern Kentucky University, University of Arizona and Grand Valley State University.