Michael Clark Arts Opal Sculptures

Thursday, July 4, 2019

Exhibiting soon at the Yowah Opal Festival

Hope to see you there!

YOWAH Festival 19th - 21st July. Not long to go now!

"Blue Morpho"

"Blue Morpho" FF350 from the 2019 series.
front view

close up of "Blue Morpho"
called after the Blue Morpho butterfly.
stone measurements: 8cm height x 11.5cm length x 5cm width.
hand carved Opal Sculpture material from the Queensland Boulder Opal.

Tuesday, July 2, 2019

Stand by Me

"Stand by Me" FF349 from the 2019 series

Closeup of hand carved Opal Sculpture

Side view

Back view
stone measurement: 11cm height x 18cm length x 4.5cm width
material from the Koroit Opal field. Queensland. Austrailia.

Sorry No Longer Available

Monday, July 1, 2019

Veneer

"Veneer" FF346 from the 2019 series.
front view of this sparkling hand carved opal sculpture.

Side view of "Veneer"
stone measurements: 9cm height x 7.5cm length x 1.5cm width.
material from Queensland Boulder Opal.

Friday, May 3, 2019

Michael Clark Arts Opal Sculptures 2018 series

Rainbow Landscape

"Rainbow Landscape" FF345
front view

close up of hand carved Opal Sculpture.

back view.
stone measurements: 7cm height x 8cm length x 3cm width.
material from the Koroit Opal fields. Queensland Australia.

Friday, April 19, 2019

"Subterranean Spring"

"Subterranean Spring" FF344 from the 2019 series.
front view.

stone measurements: 3.5cm height x 7.5cm length x 4.5cm width.
material from Koroit Opal Field. Queensland. Australia.
presented on an Australian beefwood timber stand.

Close up of hand carved Opal Sculpture.

Friday, April 12, 2019

"Fun Stone"

"Fun Stone" FF342 from the 2019 series.

"Fun Stone" presented on Australian Beefwood timber stand,
stone measurements: 4cm height x 6.5cm length x 5cm width.

Thursday, April 11, 2019

"Serpent Billabong"

"Serpent Billabong" FF341 from the 2019 series.
front view.

Side back view.
Hand carved Opal Sculpture material from the Koroit Opal Fields, Queensland. Australia.

Back view.
Stone measurements: 2.5cm height x 9cm length x 6.5cm width.

Saturday, March 23, 2019

New Sculptures from the 2019 series COMING SOON!

Tuesday, February 19, 2019

"Sunrise Hatchling"

"Sunrise Hatchling" FF340 from the 2019 series.
front view

back view of "Sunrise Hatchling"

side view 1

side view 2
stone measurements: 4.5cm height x 6.5cm length x 5cm width.
material from the Koroit Opal Field.

Wednesday, February 13, 2019

New Year New Series!

"Blue Window" FF339 from the 2019 series.

close up of "Blue Window"

"Blue Window" back view
Hand carved Opal Sculpture
stone measurements: 3.5cm height x 8.5cm length x 4cm width.

Monday, February 4, 2019

Saturday, February 2, 2019

Retrospect 2018 on Saturday

"Underwater Sanctuary"

" Nature Revealed"

"Warrego River Serpent"

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.