Clark Whittington

Clark Whittington is the founder of Artists In Cellophane - Art-o-mat®, an innovative organization that aims to encourage art consumption by making art more accessible to the public.1 He describes himself as an artist and conceptualist based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.1

Career and Mission

Whittington founded Artists In Cellophane in June 1997 and has been leading the organization for over 27 years.1 The core concept of Art-o-mat® involves repurposing vending machines to dispense original artwork, providing a unique platform for artists to showcase and sell their creations.1

The mission of Artists In Cellophane is twofold:

1. To encourage art consumption by expanding access to participating artists' work
2. To provide respectable exposure and promotional support for artists

Whittington's approach uniquely combines the worlds of art and commerce, believing that art should be "progressive, yet personal and approachable".1

Professional Background

Before focusing entirely on Artists In Cellophane, Whittington had a diverse professional background:

• He worked as a freelance graphic designer, consultant, and production artist for various agencies in North Carolina from 1988 to 2003.1
• From 1991 to 1995, he held a position at FGI, where he humorously describes his role as a "structural component of company totem pole encased in concrete and embedded under the ground".1

Education

Whittington's educational background includes:

• A Bachelor of Science in Art & Graphic Design with a minor in Marketing from Appalachian State University (1984-1988).1
• High school education at Central Cabarrus High School (1980-1984).1

Through his innovative Art-o-mat® concept, Clark Whittington has created a unique intersection of art, commerce, and accessibility, challenging traditional notions of art consumption and distribution.