Clara Berta

Clara Berta began her journey in art during her studies in Psychology at Antioch University in Culver City, CA, following the loss of her husband. Since 2000, Berta has become known for her large-scale, highly textural paintings that evoke the vibrancy and tranquility of the natural world through organic forms and layered, harmonious colors. Her work is inspired by the dynamic movement and healing power of water, linking her Hungarian heritage—known for its therapeutic thermal springs—with the majesty of the ocean. Deeply aware of art’s transformative and restorative potential, Berta uses layered textures of mixed media and acrylic, creating multi-dimensional pieces that express themes of memory, heritage, love, and grief. Her creative process, influenced by her interest in movement and the body, also reflects her early forays into performance art.

Naast haar kunstenaarspraktijk is Berta kunsteducator en leidt ze helende workshops voor vrouwen en tieners, waar ze de meditatieve en expressieve voordelen van schilderen deelt. Haar werk is op grote schaal tentoongesteld in de Verenigde Staten en internationaal verzameld, waarbij haar Minimalism-serie door curator Dale Youngman werd omschreven als een "uitstel van de storm", dat rust brengt in een turbulente wereld.