Statement

As an artist and cultural explorer, I’m curious to understand myself and my own multicultural upbringing. I can do this through travel and seeing the nuances that shape the people I meet and the countries I learn about. Creating art is my way of both reflecting upon and sharing about my experiences. Each stroke of the brush or pencil represents a contemplation of the nuances that shape the people I’ve met and the places I’ve explored. It is through my cultural and creative experiences that I’ve discovered two sides of my curiosity: an eagerness to connect with people and a reflective inclination to understand myself within our interconnected global economy. Through creating I better understand myself, my relationships, and the diverse world around me as I explore diverse perspectives, delving into different cultures, languages, people, and personal reflection. My art serves as a medium through which I explore and appreciate the nuances that define us, the connections that unite us, and the beauty of our collective cultural tapestry.

Biography

Clio Smith is a fine artist who creates charcoal drawings and oil paintings. She graduated from UC Berkeley in May 2023 and is now focused on developing her creative business career. Having lived in four countries, she creates art that reflect her language and cultural immersion experiences as well as her family relationships and friendships. While attending high school in Japan, she bonded with students over folding paper origami. This was a cultural tradition the students were proud of and something Clio was eager to learn. Inspired by living in Japan, she founded an e-commerce brand in her freshman year of college selling handmade paper origami earrings, showcasing her focus on cultural traditions and connection. Her business and creative endeavors reflect her passion for cultural immersion and serve as statements of her own artistic focus on cultural traditions. Clio enjoys such travel experiences to gain greater cultural sensitivity and artistic inspiration as a result.