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.
I’m excited to invite you to a special exhibition walkthrough and artist talk for my latest body of work. It’s titled Sweet, Sour, and Strong. This exhibition…
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This past summer was a season of discovery and creation. I found myself diving deep into a new material that completely captivated my imagination…
Read the storyFrom Experimentation to Emerging Structure As you know, for the past few months, I’ve been diving deep into exploration mode—testing ideas, techniques, and materials…
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Over the past five months, I’ve been able to give myself a gift that I’m finding so meaningful. A gift that I’ve been holding…
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Last Saturday, I stepped into a room glowing with silver.The Ely Center of Contemporary Art was turning ten.To mark the milestone, we gathered for…
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A story of joy, struggle, and the connective power of New Haven New Haven, Connecticut has long been a place where paths cross—where people…
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There are some childhood memories that linger in the corners of our minds, quietly waiting for a spark to bring them rushing back to…
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In my last post, I told you how I found my childhood toy that started my love for the circular motifs that you now…
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After my last post where I was reflecting on the origin of the circular motifs in my work, I started to experience nostalgia for…
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