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Dale Clifford is a professor of foundation studies at the Savannah College of Art and Design. rnFrom 1996-2002, Clifford was the chairperson and an assistant professor of visual communication at the American University in Dubai, located in the United Arab Emirates. rnIn 1987, Clifford received a B.F.A. in printmaking from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. In 1989, he received an M.F.A. in printmaking from Clemson University. rnClifford’s prints and drawings have been exhibited in 12 countries in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia."The imagery included in my work comes directly from my environment. I am not concerned with strictly representing the reality in front of me, but more importantly utilizing the forms and the space of my environment as vehicles to address formal issues, ultimately presenting these familiar subjects in a way that may challenge the viewer’s perception. A major influence on my work has been the experience of living and working in the Middle East from 1996-2002. During that time, I became aware of, and consequently was influenced by the traditional arts of the region. This exposure challenged my perception of symbols and iconography, which has led me to understand a vast history of meaning, which goes beyond that of Western cultural associations. rn—Dale Clifford
