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I just wanted to let everyone know about our friend Ian, who we met throught our friends in Victory Smokes. We first heard about him when we were talking shop with Pat from the VS about making more dramatic documentaries. He suggested that we get a hold of Ian because of his artistic and action-oriented footage. After checking his "footy" out, as Ian would say, we were so impressed that we asked him to hang out with us. He obliged, and we were stoked.

Here's a little bit about Ian and his upcoming show in Missoula:

Ian Clark resides in La Grande, OR. He received his BFA in Photography from The University of Montana in 2007. In addition to showing his artwork, Clark is involved in filmmaking and freelances as a cinematographer and editor.

In addition to developing several short films, music videos, and experimental works, he has brought his talents to the SnowGhost team during the 2008 CMJ Film & Music Festival in New York, as well as helping document the recording process for Dan Deacon's second album, Bromst.

New and Old Marks December 1- December 12, 2008

Opening Reception: Thursday, December 4, 5-7pm

UC Gallery University Center Rm.227 (2nd Floor, Northwest corner) The University of Montana Missoula, MT 59812 (406) 243.4991 info@ucgallery.com

“These recent works explore themes of physical, cultural, and environmental decay. My photographs commonly reference instances where some form of linearity integrates with the natural realm. This relationship is both fascinating and beautiful to me, often revealing tragedy that is becoming increasingly invisible."

"New and old paper, mediums, and color and textural qualities make up this body of work. An old mind collected images according to her artistic interests; herein I have arranged them into a new context. My late grandmother and I both shared an interest in mark making, design, and painterly qualities- but appreciated different artistic movements from one another. New marks have been created where process alters the original intention of an image- affecting the context and previous meaning. Old content becomes new content."

"My work is aimed more at creating a feeling within the viewer than providing discernable imagery. Cultural decay and America's current economic and political standing influence my process. Our collective obsession with celebrity is nauseating to me and also contributes to my interest in recreating dilapidated colors and textures.“

You can view more of Ian's work at: incproductions.org