'Desert Tracks' With Leslie Clark

Ojai: Talk of the Town · Jul 13, 2022 · 1h 22m

Artist Leslie Clark’s deep knowledge and love for the people of Niger is reflected in her recently closed Ojai-based Nomad Gallery, selling their sophisticated and elegant jewelry and craftwares. But that is only a small part of her mission, she uses her contacts and connections among the Woodaybe and Tuareg to establish medical training, clinics and entrepreneurial programs for these proud and ancient people. In her memoir, "Desert Tracks," Clark describes her times among these people, whose lifeways have hardly changed in thousands of years, their fierce independence and artistic talents…