BIOGRAPHY

“So many truths in life slip quietly past us – misunderstood, unspoken, unseen. My art gives voice to these silences, opening space for curiosity, conversation, and connection.”

Carmen Clews

“I envision a world where art becomes monuments of peace and compassion – that honor our shared humanity, kindness and connections.”

Carmen Clews

“My humanity is bound up in yours, for we can only be human together.”

Archbishop Desmond Tutu

“Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.”

Dalai Lama

Carmen Clews in Studio
Carmen Clews 2024
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Carmen Clews is a British-born visual artist working internationally across sculpture, painting, and mixed media. Dividing her time between Cape Town and Bali, her practice has invited audiences to approach themes sometimes overlooked-with curiosity, openness, and a willingness to be vulnerable. Today, her work is deeply engaged with human connection and compassion, creating spaces where art becomes interactive, inclusive, and a catalyst for dialogue.

Her artworks are held in private and public collections around the world, including South Africa, London, Dubai, and France. Notably, her work forms part of the collection of film producer Arnon Milchan, ranked among the leading contemporary art collectors in Hollywood. Carmen’s works have been exhibited across South Africa, also including The Viewing Room in Pretoria, Grande Provence and AITY Gallery in Franschhoek, MOK Gallery in Stellenbosch and Knysna Fine Art.

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Please do reach out with any inquiries, questions or to share virtual hugs! I’m always here to connect and chat about art.

carmen@carmenclews.com