Sewing Seams to Create Stories
Kansas City native Karen E. Griffin (KE) is a self-taught historical and educational, visual teaching, and performing artist who creates vibrant abstract works exploring themes of identity and urban landscapes. She is the 2025 Missouri Individual Artist of the Year representing the State of Missouri and the City of Kansas City. Her summary of work in influenced by her mother's entrepreneurial spirit and formative experiences with her seventh-grade art teacher, art classes the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Kansas City and Hallmark Cards Inc. Griffin's art reflects a unique perspective shaped by her Kansas City and Marlin, Texas roots. She is a Certified National and International Storyteller due to life encounters regarding her grandmother picking cotton and her mother measuring cotton in the garment district in Kansas City. She creates striking two-dimensional portraits that aim to empower viewers to embrace their unique identities as well as African based abstractions depicting cultural and community narratives. She fuses high fashion with vibrant storytelling of African American heritage. Inspired by her connection to the diaspora, she uses African prints to meticulously render each image.
Exhibits | Art classes | storytelling
We curate a selection of unique textiles that reflect the African culture. Each piece portraits a story and engage the viewer in a dialogue. Our collection is perfect for art enthusiasts and collectors looking to and something special to their spaces. Open studio available by request.
Unleash your inner artist by attending our creative workshops designed for all skills levels. Where you're a beginner or an experienced artist, our hands on session inspire you with increasing your skills and express your creativity. Learn from experienced teaching artist in supportive environment. Enquire and start your artistic journey with us!
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We specialize and strive to inspire you with hand designing one 11 x 14 two-dimensional art piece.
Schedule your fun with fabric session now.
No experience necessary, your imagination and creatively is all you need.
Thursday's evening 6-8pm or Saturday's Noon -2pm
$80 per person includes assortment of fabrics, embellishments, beverages and appetizers provided by Artist.
Four Women Tea +19
Sunday, March 16th | 3PM
Englewood Arts Center
10901 E. Winner Rd.