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CLARA NARTEY | Textile Artist

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Story Behind The Art

Each artwork has a story. These are the stories behind the pieces I make.

Dancing Queen in Little Accra

Dancing Queen in Little Accra

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 this work is a pair of sneakers created by Nike. Let me tell you the story. In the fall of 2022, as part of Nike’s fortieth anniversary celebration of its Air […]

Citrine

Citrine

Continuing with the Gem Series which I started last Spring and exhibited at Metro Art Studios, in the show All Things Being, today, I introduce to you a new piece called “Citrine”. “Citrine” is currently showing at Heather Gaudio Fine Art in New Canaan, CT until the end of January. About Citrine As with the […]

It’s A Balancing Act

It’s A Balancing Act

Hey friend, I have a new piece called It’s A Balancing Act. Remember when I told you about the story behind my piece “Breaking Bread“? Don’t remember? Here’s that story again. Anyways, my maternal grandma owned a bakery and that was the main source of income for my mother’s family. Consequently, growing up, I spent […]

Readers are Leaders

Readers are Leaders

Hey friends, I created this piece a while back but for some reason, I never shared it with you. It’s called “Readers are Leaders”. Here’s a look at this work and a few detail shots to help you appreciate the work. This piece is one of my larger works. Back in 2021, I started venturing […]

Breaking Bread- Story Behind the Art

Breaking Bread- Story Behind the Art

Hey friend, I want to share with you “Breaking Bread“, a piece of work I recently completed. I’m happy to say it’s been juried into the exhibit – Harmony – at Broadway Galleries in Alexandria, VA. Please check my exhibitions page for more details about this exhibit. Now, let’s take a look at the piece […]

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