Karen Clarkson | New Paintings
Fri, Apr 24
|Blue Rain Gallery
Opening reception: Friday, April 24th from 5 - 7pm Explore new paintings by award-winning Choctaw artist Karen Clarkson, whose work reflects a powerful connection to culture, identity, and contemporary life.
Time & Location
Apr 24, 2026, 5:00 PM – May 08, 2026, 6:00 PM
Blue Rain Gallery, 544 S Guadalupe St, Santa Fe, NM 87501, USA
About the event
Opening reception: Friday, April 24th from 5 - 7pm
Explore new paintings by award-winning Choctaw artist Karen Clarkson, whose portraits of Native women reveal stories of identity, resilience, and lived experience. Through subtle expressions, posture, and symbolic detail, Clarkson moves beyond surface beauty to capture the emotional depth and complexity of her subjects.
Rooted in personal history and cultural discovery, her work offers a powerful lens into Choctaw heritage while challenging stereotypes and expanding perceptions of Native identity. In some pieces, Clarkson incorporates interactive elements, inviting viewers to engage more deeply with the themes and issues present within each painting. Together, her work creates space for reflection, connection, and a more nuanced understanding of humanity.
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