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Shauna Cook Clinger
(1954 - )
Shauna Cook Clinger was born in Salt Lake City, Utah. She began her artistic training under Harold Peterson. She was awarded a four-year Presidential Scholarship at the University of Utah, and while there, she studied under Doug Snow and Alvin Gittins. She graduated Magna Cum Laude in 1976. After graduation from the university, Clinger continued her studies with William Whitaker at Brigham Young University from 1978-1979. Clinger has had many one-woman shows and group showings. One such show was at the Kimball Art Center in Park City, Utah. The show was titled, "Seven Realists." Her works also can be seen at the University of Utah Medical Center and at Utah State University. She has won awards for her paintings such as "Best of Show" at the Utah State Fair. And, in the Fall of 1992, one of her paintings was shown at the National Museum for Women in the Arts in Washington, D.C. Her work is described as having a sense of "strength, sensitivity and quiet dignity." Clinger has much experience as a portrait artist, and she focuses on and pays "attention to the human form." Her paintings also have the characteristic of "vibrant color" and demonstrate her proficiency with oils. Clinger's first love is the human form. She believes the body is an embodiment of the spirit. In her work entitled The Prayers, Clinger's theme is transformation. The person portrayed in this work is Clinger herself. She is undergoing transformation, both literally and metaphorically, as seen in the four panels, or stages, of the work. Prayer, for Clinger, is a personal thing and a way an individual can express his or her hopes and desires. Clinger's desire with this painting, as well as with all her works of art, is to be able to speak to all viewers on different levels. In fact, Clinger believes art is a "mirror," and in looking at a work, viewers should be able to learn something about themselves.
(1954 - )
Shauna Cook Clinger was born in Salt Lake City, Utah. She began her artistic training under Harold Peterson. She was awarded a four-year Presidential Scholarship at the University of Utah, and while there, she studied under Doug Snow and Alvin Gittins. She graduated Magna Cum Laude in 1976. After graduation from the university, Clinger continued her studies with William Whitaker at Brigham Young University from 1978-1979. Clinger has had many one-woman shows and group showings. One such show was at the Kimball Art Center in Park City, Utah. The show was titled, "Seven Realists." Her works also can be seen at the University of Utah Medical Center and at Utah State University. She has won awards for her paintings such as "Best of Show" at the Utah State Fair. And, in the Fall of 1992, one of her paintings was shown at the National Museum for Women in the Arts in Washington, D.C. Her work is described as having a sense of "strength, sensitivity and quiet dignity." Clinger has much experience as a portrait artist, and she focuses on and pays "attention to the human form." Her paintings also have the characteristic of "vibrant color" and demonstrate her proficiency with oils. Clinger's first love is the human form. She believes the body is an embodiment of the spirit. In her work entitled The Prayers, Clinger's theme is transformation. The person portrayed in this work is Clinger herself. She is undergoing transformation, both literally and metaphorically, as seen in the four panels, or stages, of the work. Prayer, for Clinger, is a personal thing and a way an individual can express his or her hopes and desires. Clinger's desire with this painting, as well as with all her works of art, is to be able to speak to all viewers on different levels. In fact, Clinger believes art is a "mirror," and in looking at a work, viewers should be able to learn something about themselves.
