KL Folgner American, b. 1979
KL Folgner is an abstract figurative artist based and represented in the United States. Much of her inspiration is drawn from the Bay Area Figurative Movement as well as the post WWII abstract expressionists of San Francisco. Each piece of art is intended to evoke an essence of a moment, oftentimes a bookmark in her life. Karen’s latest works have continued to explore and merge her love for human form and abstraction. Select explorations have developed into series, each taking on the character and technique unique to her creative process.
In addition to her work in oil, Karen has delved into the three dimensional world of bronze sculpture. With the mentorship of sculptor Albert Guibara, her paintings have materialized through patient process into solid works of spatial art. Form, material, color, texture, light, scale and context all deliver the content of each unique piece. Along with the many accolades won in worldwide juried competitions and shows, Karen’s works can be seen in galleries, businesses and private collections across the United States.
Born 1979 in Stockton, CA
Lives and Works in the San Francisco Bay Area, CA
EDUCATION
2001
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA, Business Marketing, B.S.
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2023
Monica Graham Fine Art, Carmel by-the-Sea, Carmel, CA
2020
Slate Art At 555 12th Street, Oakland, CA
Mosser Hotel, San Francisco, CA (Postponed)
2019 A. Space Gallery, Menlo Park, CA
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2024
Summer Group Exhibition, Pamela Walsh Gallery, Palo Alto, CA
Reclamation, Pamela Walsh Gallery, Palo Alto, CA
2023
Stephanie Breitbard Fine Art, Menlo Park, CA
Kneedler Fauchere, Los Angeles, CA
Lymelight’s Dart For Art, Three Person Exhibition, Burlingame, CA
2022
Miniatures Shows, Monterey Museum Of Art, Miniatures Show, Monterey, CA
Creative Women’s Show - Gallery Mar Carmel, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Group Exhibition - Alongside Amy Donaldson, Kate Zimmer & Joanne Fox, Slate Contemporary, Oakland, CA
Monochromatic, One Color: Infinite Possibilities, O’Hanlon Center For The Arts Juried Exhibition, Juried By Suzanne Gray, Mill Valley, CA
2021
Simon Breitbard Fine Art Fall Show, Menlo Park, CA
Live Figure Drawing Session, JPG Gallery, Carmel by-the-Sea, CA
Lymelight’s Dart For Art, Burlingame, CA
A Moment Of Reflection, O’Hanlon Center For The Arts Juried Show, “International Show, Mill Valley, CA
2020
Grand Opening Exhibition, JPG Gallery, Carmel by-the-Sea, CA
Joint Exhibition With Artist Jennifer Perlmutter, Camel-by-the-sea, CA
