AMANDA KLIMEK

Klimek’s fascination with the natural sciences is immediately apparent in her ink and gouache works on paper. The shapes she draws come into being while she makes them. Her process does not involve pre-planning or sketches, rather she responds to her mood and materials in the moment. Viewing Klimek’s drawings is a process of discovery and wonder.

Klimek’s waves could be water, light, sound, or seismic. Riotous color envelops fluid, sweeping, rhythmic line work. Her drawings frequently feature recurring motifs that evoke biological or ecological forms. Shapes are reminiscent of cells, synaptic networks, botanical structures, and skeletal fragments.

Amanda received her BFA, summa cum laude, from Pratt Institute, and her MFA in painting from San Francisco Art Institute. She lives and works in the Bayview District of San Francisco. Her first solo exhibition in a gallery was here at M Stark Gallery in fall 2023.