KL Folgner American, b. 1979

Overview

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.

Works
  • KL Folgner, Much With Little, 2024
    Much With Little, 2024
  • KL Folgner, Southern Formality, 2024
  • KL Folgner, Picket Fence, 2024
    Picket Fence, 2024
  • KL Folgner, Well Contemplated, 2024
    Well Contemplated, 2024
  • KL Folgner, Sunset, 2024
  • KL Folgner, June Fragmented, 2024
    June Fragmented, 2024
  • KL Folgner, The Darkness in Between, 2024
    The Darkness in Between, 2024
  • KL Folgner, Dusk, 2024
  • KL Folgner, Urban Wilderness Walk, 2023
    Urban Wilderness Walk, 2023
  • KL Folgner, JM 2, 2022
    JM 2, 2022
Biography

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

 
Exhibitions