Artist

Sonya Clark

born Washington, DC 1967
An African American woman wearing a headwrap and glasses stands in front of a large-scale woven artwork.

Photo by Paul Morigi

Born
Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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Exhibitions

Quilt featuring the portrait of a woman
This Present Moment: Crafting a Better World
May 13, 2022April 2, 2023
This Present Moment: Crafting a Better World showcases the dynamic landscape of American craft today.

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