Sewing Seams to Create Stories
Kansas City native Karen E. Griffin (KE) is a self-taught visual, teaching, and performing artist creates vibrant abstract works explore themes of identity and urban landscapes. 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 specialize in two-dimensional vintage dresses, portraits, and African based abstracts that aim to empower viewers to embrace their unique identities as well as depicting cultural and community narratives. She fuses high fashion with vibrant storytelling of African American women and the diaspora.
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 a one of kind two dimensional dress 11 x 14 art piece for you to present portraying your personal style with fabric.
Schedule your fun with fabric session now.
No experience necessary, imagination and creatively is all you need.
Join us on Thursday's evening 6-8pm or Saturday's Noon -2pm
Single session: $60 | includes assortment of fabrics, embellishments, beverages and appetizers provided by Artist.
20ppl $90 per person includes assortment of fabrics, embellishments, beverages and appetizers provided by Artist.