Clio Art Fair Spotlight: Donna Carnahan, a Review

Tsering Dicky
Jun 4
2 min read

Artist Donna Carnahan in front of her artworks

“As an international photographer based in Houston, Texas, I specialize in capturing the serene beauty of Italian landscapes. Since 2015, inspired by the Renaissance art of Florence, I've journeys through over ten regions of Italy, seeking out hidden gems in nature and architecture. My work aims to evoke a romantic ambiance, with compositions that offer a three-dimensional effect, inviting the viewers into each scene. By studying the Italian language and immersing myself in its culture, I strive to authentically portray the majestic beauty found in seascapes, vineyards, cliffs, and historic structures. Each limited-edition piece is thoughtfully crafted on canvas, aluminum metal, or metallic fine art paper, reflecting my commitment to quality and artistic expresssion."

-Donna Carnahan

Donna Carnahan has showcased her work in the past Clio Art Fair 18th edition in May 1-4, 2025. Here is our short interview with the artist and her review of her experience at Clio Art Fair!

Donna, can you please describe your art in four words?

Romantic, luminous, timeless, immersive.

What inspires your art?

Travel and cultural inspires me to create work that feels both personal and transportive, inviting my viewers to step into a more poetic version of reality.

How would you describe your experience at Clio Art Fair?

My involvement in Clio Art Fair was aligned with my artistic philosophy of capturing and sharing the serene beauty of landscapes, particularly those inspired by my travel throughout 10 regions on Italy. Being a self-represented artist, my work resonated with the fair's emphasis on innovation and personal expression. Engaging with the public over a 4 day period was rewarding and fostered authentic connections and dialogues around contemporary art. The event was publicized by the New York Times and underscores my commitment to showcasing my work on a prominent international platform. I felt my artwork was much appreciated by the art enthusiasts and the staff at Clio Art Fair was very supportive and handled the details of the professionally.