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.
For someone who was born and raised in the Tropics, the cold seasons always have a way of putting a damper on my everyday…
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Embodied Knowledge opened at Ely Center of Contemporary Art last Sunday. At this time of the year in New England, you never know what…
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I want to let you know about a new exhibition. My work – “Rhoda” is included in the group show entitled “Embodied Knowledge” which…
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I’m happy to share this news with you. “Where Beauty Resides” is an exhibit curated by Debbie Hesse for Perspectives Gallery at Whitney Center.…
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Last fall, the editor of the well recognized publication – Quilting Arts Magazine – contacted me to let me know that they were planning…
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Dancing Queen in Little Accra is the largest piece of work I’ve created so far. It’s 7 feet by 5 feet. My inspiration for…
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I’m excited to tell you about a project I’ve been working on called – Textile Art Insider. The art world can be a maze…
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My motto for my art career is make time, create your best work, and share with the world. If you’ve been hanging with me…
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My brain and hand are having fun. It’s been a long time that I allowed myself to have that sort of playful fun with…
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