Exhibit of paintings, drawings and sculpture by Clarke Hingeford
Opening Reception: Saturday, February 28 5pm – 8pm
Exhibit runs February 28 – April 11, 2026
Through this collection of work, Hingeford aims to shed light on the challenges many face with substance addiction and share his personal journey of how his creative practice has been a vital part of his own recovery process.
For Hingeford, creative practice and recovery are deeply intertwined. After completing a month-long recovery program in the summer of 2025, Hingeford gained a renewed understanding of the essential role art plays in his personal healing.
Painting and drawing are part of his daily routine serving as grounding practices that help him navigate the emotional and psychological complexities of recovery. Hingeford, who has been painting for over 30 years and holds an M.A. in Fine Art from the University at Albany, primarily focuses on organic abstraction in his work. His art is heavily inspired by music, poetry, literature, and contemporary painters.
The title Metanoia refers to a profound change of mind or heart often associated with spiritual growth. Choosing to enter recovery marked such a transformation in Hingeford’s life. These works demonstrate a conscious movement toward hope, clarity, and a brighter future free from the burden of addiction.
Visitors to the show can expect an immersive experience, surrounded by vibrant colors, movement, and an energy that Hingeford so generously shares. A portion of art sales will benefit addiction recovery and outreach centers in Saratoga County.
Winter Residency at Main Street Studio
The Main Street Studio Community has enjoyed watching Clarke build a new hanging sculptural piece that will grace the center of his exhibit of drawings and paintings. As of this writing the piece is still in progress. Clarke is taking a spontaneous and improvisatory approach, using mostly materials found in the studio's scrap bins. Clarke's creative process is on full display as he pushes and pulls form and color to achieve a three-dimensional version of his usually two-dimensional work, full of electricity, surprise and joy.