C L A Y T O N P O N D Self-Portrait in the Bathtub, Serigraph

C layton Pond was born in Bayside, New York, on June 10, Though said to have Pop and Optical influences, Clayton Pond's style is all his own. After receiving his BFA at Carnegie-Mellon (1964) and his MFA from Pratt Institute (1966), he moved to the warehouse district in Lower Manhattan, which is now the center of the SOHO art district. Chair 1, Serigraph

H e achieved notoriety by expanding the silk screen medium through the use of a high gloss varnish over his already unique images, printed in thick layers of bright, contrasting colors. Radiator, Serigraph

C layton Pond's paintings and prints glorify the simple subjects of his immediate environment by isolating objects in monumental grandeur. My Dining Chair, Serigraph

H e utilizes high intensity colors to create a dramatic and intriguing overall composition which demands respect for otherwise obscure themes, including sails, radiators, bathtubs, and toilet paper. Toilet Paper, Serigraph

P ond's fascination with the interplay of color relationships reflects his cheerful optimism and underlies his semi-satirical sense of humor, while adding an extra dimension of human content to his statements on American living and leisure activities. My Modern Toaster Heater Oven, Serigraph

Drag Racer, Serigraph

Hot Water Heater, Serigraph

The Mirror on the Dresser That My Great-Grandfather Built, Serigraph

Toilet Seat, Serigraph

Red Line, Acrylic on wood relief sculpture

Club Salad, Acrylic on wood relief sculpture

Art Racket, Acrylic on wood relief sculpture

C L A Y T O N P O N D Self-Portrait in the Bathtub, Serigraph

Y O U R P R O J E C T

Select an everyday object as your subject, and place it on a surface.

Y O U R P R O J E C T Select an everyday object as your subject, and place it on a surface. The finished piece will be a relief, with a minimum of three layers.

Y O U R P R O J E C T Select an everyday object as your subject, and place it on a surface. The finished piece will be a relief, with a minimum of three layers. Sketch images onto cardboard, cut out with x-acto knife, and paint with tempera.

Y O U R P R O J E C T Select an everyday object as your subject, and place it on a surface. The finished piece will be a relief, with a minimum of three layers. Sketch images onto cardboard, cut out with x-acto knife, and paint with tempera. Use bright, bold colors and patterns.

Y O U R P R O J E C T Select an everyday object as your subject, and place it on a surface. The finished piece will be a relief, with a minimum of three layers. Sketch images onto cardboard, cut out with x-acto knife, and paint with tempera. Use bright, bold colors and patterns. Glue the layers of cardboard down.

Y O U R P R O J E C T Select an everyday object as your subject, and place it on a surface. The finished piece will be a relief, with a minimum of three layers. Sketch images onto cardboard, cut out with x-acto knife, and paint with tempera. Use bright, bold colors and patterns. Glue the layers of cardboard down. For extra depth, use spacers between layers.