Bio

Clayton Justice Santiago, born 1976, Kingman AZ

As a fly fishing and outdoor enthusiast, my work is an extension of my exploration of the natural world. Through a process of layering epoxies, gold leaf, tar and paint, my work brings to life elements of my southern heritage with a modern twist. Built over wood, the paintings are almost sculptural in effect. My paintings are built from earthen colors, rich and sumptuous, weaving together vintage motifs with abstracted natural imagery. Through organic compositions, my work celebrates the Spirit of my faith and my deep love for the natural world.

-C.S.

Selected Exhibitions

    2009   St.Regis Hotel, Show House, Atlanta, GA
               Trinity School, Group Exhibition, Atlanta, GA
               Emily Amy Gallery, Solo Exhibition, "Summoning Light", GA
               Johnson Ferry Church, Group Exhibition, Atlanta, GA
               Lakeview Academy, Annual Auction, Gainesville, GA

    2008   Trinity School, Group Exhibition, Atlanta, GA
               Quinlan Arts Center, "Salon", Gainesville, GA
               The Emily Amy Gallery, Group Exhibition-"Abstractions", Atlanta, GA
               The Haen Gallery, 3 Man Show, Asheville, NC
   Lakeview Academy, Annual Auction, Gainesville, GA

    2007   Eweber Gallery, Group Exhibition-"Homecomings", Atlanta, GA
               433 Bishop, Group Exhibition-"Celebrate", Atlanta, GA
               NPCC Gallery, Group Exhibition-"Rendered", Alpharetta, GA
               Trinity School, Group Exhibition, Atlanta, GA
               Quinlan Gallery, Group Exhibition, Gainesville, GA
               Quinlan Arts Center, "Salon", Gainesville, GA
               Lakeview Academy, Annual Auction, Gainesville, GA

    2006   Eweber Gallery, One Man Show-"Elevating the Surface"
               Trinity School, Group Exhibition, Atlanta, GA
               Quinlan Gallery, Group Exhibition, Gainesville, GA
               Lakeview Academy, Annual Auction, Gainesville, GA

    2005   Eweber Gallery, Open Gallery Show, Atlanta, GA
             Eweber Gallery, Four Man Show, Atlanta, GA
               Lakeview Academy, Annual Auction, Gainesville, GA

Education

2006                 Atlanta College of Art
                       AP Studio Art AP Certification Program- College Board
2005                 North Georgia College and State University
                         School of Graduate Studies
                         Master of Art Education (in progress)
2003-2004      North Georgia College and State University
                         Post Baccalaureate Program
1994-1999       North Georgia College and State University
                      Bachelor's of Science- Art Marketing

Selected Public and Private Collections
The Joseph Sams School, Fayetteville, GA
The Norton Agency, Gainesville, GA
IDI, Atlanta, GA
The Ramble- Biltmore Forest, Asheville, NC
Six Step Records, Atlanta, GA
North Point Community Church, Alpharetta, GA
Andy Stanley
David Crowder
Charlie Hall
Matt Redman

Clayton Santiago

"The substance of my work is the belief and recognition of the spiritual world we live within."