Adjuah Cleare
Artist Bio
I am a self-taught abstract artist working with acrylic on glass, fabric, and paper, exploring form and color as expressions of the natural world. My practice is guided by a lifelong fascination with flowers and organic structures, responding intuitively to shape, movement, and vibrancy. Rather than depicting nature literally, I translate what I observe into abstract compositions that reflect how growth, rhythm, and energy are felt rather than seen.
My work is deeply informed by my academic and professional background in agriculture and the natural sciences. Holding degrees in Plant and Soil Science and Biology with an emphasis on agriculture, I approach abstraction with an awareness of structure, interdependence, and transformation. These principles influence how I layer color and form, allowing each piece to evolve organically, much like a living system.
The concept of Art in Agriculture has shaped my practice for many years, particularly through my experience at the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), where I was introduced to AgriTourism and the broader cultural narratives surrounding agricultural life. While traditional agricultural art often focuses on representational imagery—fields, crops, and landscapes—I seek to evoke agriculture through abstraction, using texture, movement, and color to capture its essence rather than its appearance.
Through my work, I aim to bridge science and creativity, honoring the agricultural roots that continue to shape my identity. Each piece is an exploration of growth, balance, and connection, inviting viewers to engage with agriculture not as a static subject, but as a living, evolving force that influences how we see and experience the world.
Artist Bio — Adjuah Cleare
Astrid Adjuah is a self-taught abstract artist based in Nassau, Bahamas, working primarily with acrylic on glass, fabric, and paper. Her work is driven by a deep appreciation for flowers, form, and color, translating organic inspiration into expressive abstract compositions that reflect how she perceives the natural world.
With over 30 years of experience painting and crafting, Astrid has developed a distinctive visual language rooted in intuition and observation. Her work has been exhibited and sold at numerous art and craft shows, as well as in souvenir stores throughout The Bahamas, connecting her art with both local and international audiences.
Alongside her artistic practice, Astrid brings a diverse professional background that informs her disciplined and thoughtful approach to creation. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Plant and Soil Science from Tuskegee University in Tuskegee, Alabama, and earned an Associate of Arts degree in Biology with an emphasis in Agriculture from the College of The Bahamas. Her academic grounding in the natural sciences strongly influences her sensitivity to structure, growth, and organic form.
Astrid is also a Certified Project Coordinator, Certified Esthetician (BTVI), and Make-up Artist trained at the Hollywood Institute of Beauty. She lives and works in Nassau, where she continues to create while balancing family life as a mother of two. Through her art, Astrid Adjuah celebrates color, nature, and personal perception, offering works that are both expressive and deeply rooted in lived experience.
