The Art of Life

Explore the work of Alabama artist Miriam McClung — from scenes of Birmingham, the Southeast, and beyond. Over seventy years of art to be enjoyed and collected.

Colorful city square with fountain and trees.
"The Fountains at the UAB Callahan Eye Hospital" by Miriam McClung, 2002. Pastel on paper. 18" x 26". Click image for more details.

FEATURED WORKS

Impressionist painting of a pond and bridge scene.
"Bridges at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens" by Miriam McClung, 1990. Oil on linen. 34" x 38". Ciick image for details.
Colorful pastel painting of a tree-lined street scene.
"Mountaindale Road" by MiriamMcClung, 1997. Pastel on paper. 18" x 24". Ciick image for details.
Colorful landscape pastel drawing with trees and sky.
"The Road to Wilsonville, Alabama" by Miriam McClung, 1995. Pastel on paper. 14.25" x 19.75". Ciick image for details.
Colorful market scene with bread and vegetables.
"Bread Cart" by Miriam McClung, 2004. Oil on linen. 35" x 50". Ciick image for details.

Join our collector's list to be the first to find out about Birmingham, Alabama artist Miriam McClung's upcoming work, studio process, shows, exhibits, stories It's free. Unsubscribe any time.

About Miriam

She studied under Mark Rothko one summer, but didn’t realize he was famous. And she once met Salvador Dali at a party in NYC.

Artist Vitae

Miriam’s art career spans over seven decades. Here is a biographical  résumé of her education, shows, and exhibits. 

The Studio

Miriam’s current studio location has served as a her primary creative space since the late 1970’s. It has a unique history.

Art Catalogue

We are working on a comprehensive, annotated, online listing of all Miriam McClung’s known art.
Three women smiling in a cozy living room.

Art on Display at Synergy Medical Associates

In partnership with physicians Joanna Gibbs and Renee Boston, a selection of Miriam’s work will be on display at Synergy Medical Associates LLC in Crossville, TN and available for acquisition until July 31, 2024. Please stop by during office hours,

Read More »
"Christ Is Condemned" by Miriam McClung, 1997. Pastel on board. 48" x 96". Collection of St. Simon Peter Episcopal Church, Pell City, Alabama.

Transitions 10: King to Criminal

Transitions: On Sunday you are hailed as a king, by Thursday you are condemned as a heretic and criminal. That’s quite a transition that Jesus experienced according to the gospel accounts. This work depicts Jesus condemned by Pilate and is

Read More »
Two women chatting at a dining table.

Meet a major influence on Miriam’s art

With Mother’s Day fast approaching, we thought we should introduce Miriam’s mother, Ellen Maddox Jackson, and her impact on Miriam’s art. Ellen (b. 1904) was one of five siblings and grew up in a small town and farming community (Easonville)

Read More »

COLLECTIONS SPOTLIGHT

"Day Nurse for My Grandmother" by Miriam McClung, 1962. Oil on linen. 40" x 35". Available.
Oil painting of a woman wearing white blouse.
"Woman in the White Blouse" by Miriam McClung, 1963. Oil on linen. 24" x 20". Available.
Watercolor painting of person wearing a hat.
"Burnsville Model: Man with a Cowboy Hat" by Miriam McClung, 1984. Watercolor on paper.

The “Sportification” of Art

Why is art “sportified” with competitions, judges, and prizes awarded? Over the last few decades, this sportification of art has become the popular norm in the low to middle-market art world. Some of the reasons for this competitive art culture

Read More »
“Alabama Power and the Wasp Next” by Miriam McClung, 1980.

The Robots Are Coming

Writing is an art. And writing about art is an art of arts. Like art, it’s hard. It’s complicated. Helk, people make careers writing about art! On Miriam’s Facebook and Instagram accounts, we are in the midst of a series

Read More »