6@30 featuring Clara Fialho

Saci (2007)

Where's Saci?

Columbus (2006)
Photographs by Clara Fialho

I recently went to the opening reception of 6@30, an exhibition featuring paintings by Clara Fialho and other Queens based artists. Clara’s paintings reminded me of carnivals…playful, organic, yet mysterious and spiritual. I especially loved Saci (2007) named after her original character Saci (Sah-See) who is hidden in the composition. This “Where’s Waldo?” inspired theme is evident in many of Clara’s paintings. She frequently paints in the kitchen of her apartment. Check out her work at www.clarafialho.com