Clarence Gardener

Clarence Gardener, a Ph.D. candidate in Public Health specializing in experimental phenomenology, is a pioneering artist and researcher who integrates creativity and science to explore the therapeutic impact of sensory environments. His innovative work reflects a seamless blend of his research expertise and artistic vision, offering new pathways to understanding the human experience.

Gardener’s journey as an artist began with his background in music, where he developed a synesthetic approach to teaching, translating colors and abstract images into sounds to inspire children’s creativity. This early exploration of sensory perception laid the groundwork for his evolution into painting, where he brings his intuitive understanding of emotions and cognition into vivid expression.

A self-taught painter, Gardener has developed a distinctive style he calls **Transformative Expressionism**, which captures the interplay between abstract forms, vibrant colors, and emotional resonance. His work seeks to evoke the profound connections between visual art and the lived experience of sensory environments, echoing the principles of his research into the relationship between aesthetics and mental well-being.

Gardener’s dual expertise allows...

• Ph.D. Candidate, Public Health, Walden University
• C.A.S., Expressive Therapies, Lesley University
• Executive M.B.A., University of Southern California -
Marshall School of Business
• B.M., Berklee College of Music (Berklee Achievement
Scholarship Recipient)

2023, Stirling Art Studios & Gallery, Dunedin, FL / The Christmas in Dunedin / Group Exhibition / Honorable Mention #1
2023, Mayor's Choice Art Exhibition, Pinellas Park, FL /
Group Exhibition
2023, Stirling Art Studios & Gallery, Dunedin, FL / Group Exhibition
2023, Barbara S. Ponce Public Library, Pinellas Park, FL /
Group Exhibition
2023, Pinellas Park Art Society, Pinellas Park, FL /
Group Exhibition