On view: October 2 to October 30, 2026
Opening Reception: Friday, October 2 from 5 PM- 7 PM
Artist Talk: Friday, October 2 at 5:30 PM
David Clark: Mt. Sopris in Black and White
In 2009, David Clark boarded his horses at a ranch with a view of Mount Sopris. The owners of this ranch told David that they were tired of looking at the mountain because it “always looked the same”.
To prove that the mountain was anything but static, he set out to photograph the “Queen of the Roaring Fork Valley” every day for 365 days. The resulting body of work, One: One Year in the Life of Mount Sopris, marked the beginning of what would become a 16-year exploration of the
iconic peak.
Since then, Clark has taken more than 3,000 photographs of Mount Sopris, documenting its changing personality, light, atmosphere, and relationship to the landscape around it. In Mt. Sopris in Black and White, sharp photography and deep contrast emphasize the mountain’s powerful presence while revealing the subtle changes that make each view distinct. Clark’s photographs celebrate Mount Sopris not simply as a landmark, but as a constant presence in the lives of those who live in and visit the Roaring Fork Valley. His work honors the privilege of witnessing such a remarkable natural monument and captures its enduring force and grace through photography.
About David Clark:
David Clark was born in 1959 at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho. He graduated from Duke University in 1981 with a degree in Geology and Geophysics and spent more than 20 years working in the oil and gas and computer software industries. Over the past 25 years, Clark has developed his passion for and refined his skills in landscape photography. His photographs have appeared on magazine covers and in news articles, as well as in large-scale installations in private homes throughout the Roaring Fork Valley. His work, including his extensive collection of Mount Sopris photographs, has been exhibited, sold, and recognized with awards at venues throughout the region. Today, Clark continues to focus on photography, capturing the beauty and changing character of Mount Sopris and sharing it with audiences near and far.
This exhibition is generously sponsored by Andrea Gurule, State Farm, and Cathers Home. The Art Base also extends its gratitude to Alpine Bank, the 2026 Annual Exhibition Sponsor, for its continued support of exhibitions at the Art Base.
