Clara Levi (they/she) is a queer, disabled, and neurodivergent artist from New Zealand.
They are currently living and working on Wurundjeri land in Naarm (Melbourne, Australia).
Levi’s subjects are rooted in a deep curiosity and sense of adventure. Inspired by their travels, personal struggles, and the impressionists, Clara’s work is an exploration of the ordinary and the unknown. Their travels have nurtured a wonder for the small sensory delights in everyday life and an appreciation for the diversity this world offers; in culture, locale, and experiences. Each streetscape and still-life holds a memory of a particular moment in Levi's life, whether it be a scene they walked by in the street, or a place where they experienced great change. With a continual desire for exploration of themselves, and society at large, Levi’s work is ultimately an ode to curiosity, the magic in the everyday, and a reminder to cherish both the familiar and the foreign.
In their upcoming body-of-work they are exploring mental health, memories, and spirituality. To supplement their artistic practice and the theme of this work, they are reading tarot while creating each piece. With the purpose of spiritually connecting to the physical and to channel this connection into their works, they use the cards to guide them in stylistic choices, conceptual focus, and what to meditate on while painting.