Master of African Nouveau · Working in clay, fire, and memory
For over three decades, Woodrow Nash has worked to give form to stories the world nearly forgot, sculpting figures that carry the weight of lineage and the grace of memory.
Ended
Private auction closes Sunday, April 26, with Thandiwe ending at 8:00 PM EDT and Xolani at 8:30 PM EDT. Each piece includes a signed certificate of authenticity.
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A legacy shaped by hand.
Woodrow Nash brings more than thirty years of practice to each figure he forms. His work moves between clay, paint, and fire, drawing from the visual language of the African diaspora and the quiet authority of craft.
Collected internationally and exhibited across the United States and abroad, Nash’s sculptures are held in private collections, institutional galleries, and historic landmarks including Whitney Plantation. Each piece is handworked in his Akron studio, carrying the marks of the hand that shaped it.
Where the work lives.
In the words of collectors.
I love his artwork. Met him during Essence Festival and seen the work up close. I purchased the cards as gifts and ended up keeping them to frame, they anchor a gallery wall in my home and I consistently receive compliments from every visitor.
Wallace, Louisiana
My husband and I had the absolute honor of attending a private gathering with Woodrow. His words were powerful, grounding, and filled with so much heart. An unforgettable experience with one of the most gifted living artists today.
Sasha Creates
I bought the mother and child piece years ago, it has continued to bring me joy, and my guests always rave about its beauty. Thanks for sharing your gifts and for being a shining example of African American excellence.
Louis Barnett
Honor thy Mother.
Hand-etched stone slates carrying African proverbs, each one a weight you can hold, a word you can pass down. Timeless gifts for Mother’s Day.
If you want to know the end, look at the beginning.
“Where Women Rule…” Large Stone Slate
“Judge Not Your Beauty…” Large Stone Slate
“Milk and Honey…” Large Stone Slate
When You Shoot a Zebra in the Black Stripe, the White Stripe Dies Too
A Roaring Lion Kills No Game, Large Stone Slate
First look. Private access.
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Woodrow Nash is an internationally collected sculptor whose work explores culture, identity, and legacy through powerful figurative forms. Each piece is handcrafted, exhibition-ready, and available for private collectors, galleries, and institutions seeking distinctive, investment-grade art with lasting presence.
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