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Clifford Ward: I’LL MAKE ME A WORLD, prologue
Artist, Clifford Ward, to Exhibit at Artworks Trenton
Trenton, NJ — December 17, 2025 — Artworks Trenton is proud to announce an
upcoming exhibition, Clifford Ward: I’LL MAKE ME A WORLD, prologue. The
exhibition will run from February 1 through April 12, 2025, with an opening reception on
February 1, 2025 from 6 to 9PM, offering visitors a unique opportunity to experience
Ward’s captivating artwork.
Clifford Ward: I’LL MAKE ME A WORLD, prologue will be an enchanting exhibition
that brings together selected works from multiple series of works by Ward, celebrating
the intersection of Ward’s artistic journey with the imaginative and forward-looking spirit
of Afrofuturism. Curated by Addison Vincent, Artistic Director of Artworks Trenton, this
exhibition represents a unique collaboration between Artworks Trenton and Grounds
For Sculpture (GFS), located in nearby Hamilton, New Jersey. The Artworks Trenton
exhibition is a first look at select pieces to be featured in GFS’s upcoming exhibition,
Clifford Ward: I’ll Make Me a World. The exhibition at GFS is guest curated by Noah
Smalls and will be on view in its Museum Building from May 18, 2025 to January 11, 2026.
Expanding on the Artworks Trenton exhibition, GFS will display Ward’s work in a
larger context, revealing the complete narrative and the interconnectedness of his
greater oeuvre.
Clifford Ward, known for his innovative and thought-provoking pieces, has gained
recognition for his works inspired by the mythologies, cultures and pathos of the African
Diaspora, Australian Aborigines, Native American and Māori people. His work spans a
variety of mediums and styles, consistently pushing the boundaries of contemporary art.
“We are excited to present Clifford Ward’s exhibition. His talent for engaging and
inspiring audiences perfectly complements our mission to nurture creativity and artistic
expression within the community. Furthermore, his work embodies the ideals of Black
History Month, extending its significance beyond just February,” stated Artworks
Trenton’s Artistic Director, Addison Vincent.
“My sculptures either remain in their mixed media form (steel, newspaper, plaster
bandages, cowrie shells, acrylic paint or amber shellac with brown wax) or they are cast
in bronze, iron or aluminum,” said artist Clifford Ward. “I like to explore my love of
geometry, cubism, mythology, anthropomorphism, textures and Egyptian/Nubian art and
symbols.”
“We are delighted to collaborate with Artworks Trenton,” said Kathleen Greene, Chief
Audience Officer at Grounds For Sculpture. “It provides both of our organizations the
opportunity to celebrate Ward’s extraordinary work while deepening our organizations’
connectivity and growing our mutual audiences within the local community.”
The exhibition at Artworks Trenton will include a diverse collection of Ward’s works
created over the last decade, providing an immersive experience for art enthusiasts and
newcomers alike. Special events, including an artist talk and community events, will be
scheduled throughout the exhibition period.
More information is available on the Artworks Trenton website,
www.artworkstrenton.org, and on the Grounds For Sculpture website,
www.groundsforsculpture.org/.
The Grounds For Sculpture exhibition Clifford Ward: I’ll Make Me A World is made possible by
generous exhibition support from Julie and Michael Nachamkin. Additional support is provided by NRG
Energy and Marjorie Ogilvie. Support is provided in part by the Atlantic Foundation, The New Jersey
State Council on the Arts, a division of the NJ Department of State, and a partner agency of the National
Endowment for the Arts, and the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation.
About Grounds For Sculpture
Grounds For Sculpture (GFS) is a 42-acre not-for-profit sculpture park, arboretum, and
museum, founded by the late Seward Johnson. Featuring over 300 contemporary
sculptures by renowned and emerging artists in a beckoning, ever-changing landscape,
Grounds For Sculpture combines art and nature to surprise, inspire, and engage visitors
from all backgrounds in the artist’s act of invention. In addition to its permanent
collection, Grounds For Sculpture offers exhibitions in six indoor galleries, alongside
experiential art, horticulture, and wellness programs for all ages. Located in Hamilton,
New Jersey, Grounds For Sculpture is easily accessible from the New York City and
Philadelphia metropolitan areas by public transit and is open year-round. For more
information, visit groundsforsculpture.org.
Artworks Trenton Media Contact
Tishara Linares, Marketing Coordinator
609-394-9436
marketing@artworkstrenton.org
Grounds For Sculpture Media Contact
Lauren Collalto, Press Office
press@groundsforsculpture.org