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.
Del Thomas – Textile Art Collector Del Thomas the 77-year-old textile art collector and owner of The Thomas Contemporary Quilt Collection has passionately collected…
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I’m thinking spring. The weather has been mild this week, what with 40-degree temperatures and above. So I’ve already started thinking spring. And what…
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Episode 4 already? Time’s really flying. I can’t believe we’re at the end of January so soon. Check out the video for episode 4.…
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We all know the “Faceless Giant” – The one who effortlessly answers all our questions; teaches us new things; shows us how to get to where…
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Across the oceans all the way to Europe, I endeavor to sketch an English breakfast scene in Episode 3. In this episode, the importance…
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In 2015, I created a total of 11 pieces of hand work and more. My goal was to create one piece every month and…
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Stitch The Sketch 2: “Aladdin’s Lamp” In this episode – (Stitch the Sketch 2) – I thread sketch Aladdin’s lamp. I love the shape…
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Last week, I suggested we all embark on creative challenges and take up something (big or small) that will be both challenging and fulfilling.…
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To kick off the "Stitch the Sketch" series, in this episode, I sketch a simple hand that's curled into a fist. Here are images…
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