This spring, Grounds For Sculpture (GFS) will present Clifford Ward: I’ll Make Me a World, an exhibition guest curated by Noah Smalls, which will be on view in the Museum Building from May 18, 2025 through January 11, 2026.

Spanning over a decade of creative work, much of which was created at Clifford Ward’s studio on the GFS campus, this exhibition presents a rich tapestry of themes and concepts in his expansive practice. Ward is inspired by a diverse array of cultural influences, including contributions from the African diaspora, Australian Aboriginal people, and Native American and Māori cultures. His work often explores geometry, Cubism, mythology, and anthropomorphism. Together, these myriad influences, themes and concepts transcend temporal and geographical confines, resonating with the collective human experience.