Michael Clark Arts Opal Sculptures

Sunday, June 24, 2012

"Liquid Delights"

"Liquid Delights" FF159 from the 2012 series.
Front view.

Top view.

Close up.

Back view.
Stone measurements: a) 4.5cm height x 4cm length.
b) 3cm height x 5cm length x 3cm depth.
Sorry No Longer Available.

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

"Cradle of Life"

Front view of "Cradle of Life" a Queensland Boulder Opal Sculpture.

Side to back view of the Opal sculpture.

Back view of "Cradle of Life" FF158 from the 2012 series.

Close up front to top of Opal sculpture.

"Cradle of Life" FF158
stone measurements: 7cm height x 9.5cm length x 4.5cm depth.
Sorry No Longer Available.
Has found a loving new home with Ulrike and Mike, from Ulrike Stockard Mine, Koroit, Queensland. Australia.

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

"Cretaceous Aquatica"

"Cretaceous Aquatica" FF157 from the 2012 series.
front view.

back view.
measurements: 7cm height x 10cm length.
Sorry No Longer Available.

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

"Jabiru Dreaming"

"Jabiru Dreaming" FF156 from the 2012 series.

"Jabiru Dreaming" from the 2012 series.

measurements: 5cm height x 9.5cm length.

Sorry No Longer Available

Thursday, May 3, 2012

"Exotica"

"Exotica" FF155 from the 2012 series.

front view

Close up view of detail in the front.

Back view of "Exotica"

stone measurements: 10cm height x 10cm length x 3cm width.

Sorry No Longer Available.
Has found a loving new home in the USA.

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

"Circles of Life"

"Circles of Life" FF152 from the 2012 series.

Back view
stone measurements: 6cm height x 8.5cm length
Sorry No Longer Available, has found a new home in Germany.

Sunday, April 15, 2012

"Blue Rising"

"Blue Rising" FF151 from the 2012 series.
Front view.
stone measurements: a) 6.5cm height x 3.5cm length
b) 5.5cm height x 5.5cm length

Back view of "Blue Rising."

Sorry No Longer Available, has found a new home in the "Opal Cave" Lightning Ridge.

Sunday, April 1, 2012

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Friday, March 30, 2012

"Trillabee"

"Trillabee" FF150 from the 2012 series.

A classic example of the sublime style in Michael's carving, bringing to light the many layers within this Koroit opal nut sculpture.

Stone measurements: 3.5cm height x 8.5cm length x 8.5cm width.

Back view of "Trillabee".

Back view of sculpture presented on an Australian Red Cedar stand.

Close up of the front of "Trillabee".
Sorry No Longer Available.
Has found a loving new home with Wanda, from BJ Opals, Yowah. Queensland. Australia.

Friday, March 23, 2012

"Inner Spirit"

"Inner Spirit" FF149 from the 2012 series.

stone measurements: 12cm height x 10.5cm length x 11cm width.

presented on a hand carved Australian Red Cedar stand.
Sorry No Longer Available.

Friday, March 16, 2012

"Cerebral"

"Cerebral" FF148 from the 2012 series.

Back view close up.

Front view close up.

"Cerebral" FF148

measurements: stone 11cm height x 21cm length x 6cm width.

presented on a Australian Red Cedar stand.
Sorry No Longer Available

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

"Beautiful Koroit"

"Beautiful Koroit" FF147 from the 2012 series.
This eye catching sculpture is alive with luminous, electric greens, aquas, rich blues, pinks and flicks of red opal nestled within siltstone, ironstone and sandstone.

Back View of "Beautiful Koroit" presented on an Australian Red Cedar stand.

Close up showing the detail of crystal opal and patterns of the siltstone, ironstone and sandstone. Truly a "one of a kind" investment piece.
measurements of stone: 10.5cm height x 10cm length.
Sorry No Longer Available.

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

"Opal Fantasies"

"Opal Fantasies" FF144 from the 2012 series.

Back View

measurements: 7.5 height x 9cm length x 3.5cm width.

weight: 229gms

Presented on an Australian Red Cedar Stand.

Close Up.

Sorry no longer available.

Friday, February 17, 2012

"Sea Splash"

"Sea Splash" FF144 from the 2012 series.

This delicate sculpture is not merely the wondrous result of serendipity, but is rather a meticulously calculated curvatures that Michael, through extensive experiments into the material, Boulder Opal.

Back view of the "Sea Splash"

measurements: 10cm height x 9.5cm length x 3.5cm width.

weight: 279gms

A close up view of "Sea Splash".
including an Australian Red Cedar stand.
Sorry No Longer Available.

Saturday, February 11, 2012

"Secrets Within"

"Secrets Within" FF143 from series 2012.

Sculpture consisting of 2 pieces of nut material still hosted within the beautifully patterned parent rock, from Koroit Opal fields, Queensland. Australia.

"Secrets Within" Front and back view of the larger piece of the two.

measurements: 7cm height x 4cm length x 2.5cm width.

weight: 80gms.

"Secrets Within" Front and back view of the smaller piece of the two.

measurements: 3cm height x 5cm length x 1cm width.

weight: 23gms.

Sorry No longer Available.

About the Artist

Michael Clark is an original and intuitive sculptor whose life’s journey has led him to a rare and innovative relationship with one of Australia’s most remarkable gemstones — opal. Rather than imposing form upon the stone, Michael approaches each piece as a collaboration, allowing the natural contours, colours, and energies of the opal to guide the evolution of the sculpture. Over decades, he has developed a creative methodology that sets his work apart: opal is never something to dominate or force into conformity. It is a material that reveals itself slowly, offering its own stories when met with patience, sensitivity, and respect. To Michael, opal is an ancient treasure holding millions of years of spirit and story. As a gemstone, it stands alone in its ability to refract white light into vivid, electric, iridescent colour. Queensland Boulder Opal, in particular, provides a striking partnership between opal and its natural hosts — ironstone and sandstone — whose banding and swirling patterns inspire both the aesthetic direction and the structural integrity of his unique carvings. Each finished sculpture is presented on a custom‑crafted stand made from Australian native timber, selected to complement and elevate the individual character of the opal sculpture. Michael’s portfolio spans organic freeforms, picture‑stone compositions, abstract and surreal forms, and opalised plant fossils, all produced as part of a signature series. Every sculpture is titled, catalogued, and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, underscoring his commitment to provenance, craftsmanship, and professional presentation. His work continues to make a distinguished and lasting contribution to Australia’s contemporary opal‑carving field, affirming his stature as a leading figure in this specialised discipline.

Comments:

Paul Vella Michael Clark..is one of the most creative people. .I have ever met..he has tirelessly ..passionately and consistently explored his art form's. ...gardening ..painting..building. .sculpting...getting high..opening to the Light..and his friend and partner Lorrae...is an incredible Woman whose devotion love and Beauty..would bring out the best in any of Us..I have known them both intimately for many many years. ..and even far away as they are at the moment. ..they are as close to me and dear to me as my next breath. Love you guys.

Cordula on the You Tube flick 2014 series.

You are truely an amazing artist! You bring out the mystery in natural beauties! Love your work! Thank you!

Cordula on the You Tube flick 2012 series.

Incredible artistic feeling! Your work blends in perfectly with natural beauty! Thank you for these precious treasures! Lots of happy and creative days, years.... lifes, if on earth or where ever after

Cordula on the You Tube flick 2011 series, part 1

Absolute fantastic! Thank You!

Gunter on "Patiently Waiting" FF245 from the 2015 series.

Beautiful combination of art and nature and a magnificent result.

"High Tide" FF244 from the 2015 series.

Chase To die for love this one

Esther· LOVE all......

Elly So beautiful reminds me of the sea

Marcia Just beautiful!

"Wild Spirit of Yowah" FF243 from 2015 series.

Etta Magnificent Michael

Etta Your work gets more beautiful every year.

"Moorung" FF236 from the 2015.

Jenni Love this piece, and love seeing its different faces
(through time as well as space!)

"Rock Stars" FF228 from the 2015 series.

Kelly Very nice !!

Fleur Wow beautiful

Daune Simply stunning x

"Rays at Play" FF223 from 2015 series.

Steve OOH,,,,that is a nice piece,,,,,,beautiful as always,,,

"Koroit Dreamtime" FF135

Len Another wonderful piece by the master!

Jenni Beautiful opal, beautiful carving, beautiful photo. smile emoticon

Kell A master

Ruth· Beautiful

Maryanne Beautiful

Rar Wow that is beautiful !

Recommendation from Peter Christianos :
"Michael is a very creative designer who loves what he does. His sculptural works of art are rendered in boulder opal and yowah nut opals. The naturally diverse colours and rock textures are cultivated by his talented hands often taking months to conceive. Such awe-inspiring artefacts make excellent home or corporate decorations, gifts or award-like trophies.
Michael and his life partner Lorrae are genuinely warm people who are projectionists of Feng Shui and positive energy."
Service Category: Gemstone carver.

Stan Henderson You sure know how to get the most out of your specimens mate, a real artist.

Beth McKillop Mother Earth creates over millennia, and then Michael connects and tunes in with the opal in a synergistic relationship to bring out its very best qualities! What an amazing collaboration.

Etta B.Goodstein Beautiful.

Suzanne White What an amazing collection you have created Michael.❤️

Such artistic & futuristic flair in your "one of a kind" sculptures that displays all the beautiful Opal & patterns that were created in the Ironstone & clay stone host rock by Mother Nature.

You are a "Master" in your field of carving & creating your rare masterpieces.

Well done.!!!

Presentation & photography is also beautifully done by Lorrae to showcase the finished artwork.

Both of you are a wonderful team and you are creating a fantastic collection for future generations to see & admire.

It would be a great asset & National Treasure to see them displayed in the Australian National Museum for local,interstate, & International visitors to see & enjoy.