ARTIST / TEXTILE PORTRAITURE / STORYTELLINGCurrent exhibition
New Haven, Connecticut · Working internationally
An archive of exhibitions, artist reflections, behind-the-scenes making and news from the studio.
Browse selected exhibitions, studio reflections and stories from Clara Nartey.
One hour. Your questions. My experience. Sometimes you don’t need another blog post, YouTube video, or generic piece of advice. You need to talk…
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I am delighted to share that my textile artwork, Feeling Good, has been selected for Patchwork: Connecticut Artists Consider 250. This is a juried exhibition at…
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There are moments in an artist’s life that ask you to pause and really take stock of where you are. This exhibition is one…
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I’m starting something I haven’t done in a long time. I’m back on YouTube. About 10 years ago, I had a channel there. I…
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Sharing process, possibilities and the stories behind making textile art.
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Let’s talk about my stitchings on yarn paper. Motherhood is often framed as endless giving. It praises strength, sacrifice, and doing it all. But…
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In a recent exhibition, I showed a series of works titled: Motherhood: Sweet, Sour, and Strong. This series is inspired by a West African…
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Reflections on a deeply personal and layered series of portraits.
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Thanks to all of you who attended my exhibition – Restitching the Narrative at the Faye & Ben Manger Gallery in Stamford, CT. The…
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