JClara Nartey’s Restitching The Narrative draws inspiration from the iconic West African song Sweet Mother to explore the layered realities of motherhood—its sweetness, sacrifice, and strength. Using fruit as metaphor, pineapple for sweetness, lemon for sourness, and orange for resilience alongside the Ghanaian Adinkra symbol Obaa Tan Pa (a good mother), Nartey blends cultural tradition with personal reflection. Bold textile paintings honor the idealized “good mother,” while delicate...
