Claire Wenngren

I have been "in the closet" where studio art is concerned for a long time. I studied art history instead of studio and then, when I was about to make the leap, got convinced to start a Ph.D. in garment construction instead. I did not finish it.
I sewed for many years and did some sketches now and then while I worked as a technical translator in order to maintain a visa in Europe. In 2023 I ordered some acrylic paints and a couple panels as a way of dealing with an unfortunate immigrations decision. Maybe that decision was not so unfortunate, after all, since I am finally doing something I enjoy.

B.A. in art history with honors from Grinnell College
Internship at Faulconer Gallery at Grinnell College
B.A. in Russian with honors from Grinnell College
Smith College Summer Institute in Art Museum Studies
M.A. in art history from Queen's University
Internship at the Agnes Etherington Arts Centre at Queen's University
DAAD scholarship for garment reconstruction in Germany

Just starting to exhibit!
"Call of the Wild" in Centennial, Colorado

I also curated a few exhibits during my studies and internships.