Clae is a British artist whose practice has focused on portraiture since 2014. Her work has since shifted toward the space between figuration and symbol.

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Noted for her collection of portraits celebrating the lives and work of contemporary British female poets (2017-2022), including former Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy, former Maker Jackie Kay, TS Eliot Prize winner Joelle Taylor, Queen's Medal recipient Imtiaz Dharker, and award-winning poet Hollie McNish, to name a few.

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More recently, Painting the Comedians, continued her exploration of individuals whose achievements and influence have driven transformative change across social history. The series began with a portrait of Jenny Eclair.

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Several of these portraits are now part of the permanent collections in British public galleries and institutions.