KIM CHAMPION | ARTIST
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bio.

Kim Champion is a contemporary artist who lives and works in the Bay Area. Her artwork uses abstraction and nature to create organic forms. Kim earned a Bachelor of Arts in Traditional Art from Cal State East Bay University, and her artwork has been shown in exhibitions around the Bay Area.
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Her art practice provides her with peace and a space to reflect on the beautiful things she sees and experiences. 

artist statement.

Embarking on the creative journey of encapsulating the nuanced interplay between tranquility and turmoil in nature is a deeply introspective exercise for me. My artistic
process is a continual exploration into the balance of serenity and discord that characterizes the natural world. The appeal of this exploration lies in my fascination with color, shapes, textures, and shading. The hours spent experimenting with these artistic facets are meditative, not just moments of creation.

Influenced by the artistic legacies of Georgia O'Keeffe and Norman Lewis, I draw inspiration from their masterful command over lines, shapes, and color. O'Keeffe's ability to distill the essence of nature into vibrant, expressive forms resonates with me deeply, while Lewis's innovative use of lines and color ignites my imagination.
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​curriculum vitae.

​kim champion (b. US)
​[email protected]

education.

California State University East Bay, Bachelor of Arts in Traditional Studio Arts 2017

exhibitions.

2024   Group Exhibition, Art of the African Diaspora, RAC Main and West Galleries, Richmond, CA
2023 - 2024   Group Exhibition, CSUEB Faculty and Alumni Art Exhibition, CSUEB Art Gallery, Hayward, CA
2023 - 2024   Group Exhibition, Trees and Leaves Exhibition, Dublin Art Collective,  Dublin, CA
2023   Group Exhibition, Celebrate Black History, Livermore Library, Richmond, CA
2023   Group Exhibition, Art of the African Diaspora, RAC Main and West Galleries, Richmond, CA
2022   Group Exhibition, New Visions, RAC West Gallery, Richmond, CA
2021   Group Exhibition, Annual Alumni & Faculty Exhibition, CSUEB Art Gallery, Hayward, CA
2021   ​Group Exhibition, This Land is Me, Richmond Art Center, Virtual
2021   Group Exhibition, Empowerment & Social Change, Group Exhibition, June Steingart Gallery at Laney College
2021   Group Exhibition, Art of the African Diaspora, RAC Main Gallery, Virtual
2019   Group Exhibition, Annual Alumni & Faculty Exhibition, CSUEB Art Gallery, Hayward, CA
2018   Group Exhibition, Annual Alumni & Faculty Exhibition, CSUEB Art Gallery, Hayward, CA
2018   Solo Exhibition, Dream Variations, CSUEB Professional Development Center, Oakland CA
2017   Solo Exhibition, Dream Variations, BA Exhibition, CSUEB Old Kiln Gallery, Hayward, CA
2017   ​Group Exhibition, CSUEB Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition, CSUEB Art Gallery, Hayward, CA
2017   Group Exhibition, Boundless, CSUEB Old Kiln Gallery, Hayward, CA
2016   Group Exhibition, CSUEB Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition, CSUEB Art Gallery, Hayward, CA

publications.

Champion, Kim (2017). 'The Blues #1', in Department of English at California State University Eastbay (pub.) Occam's Razor No. 34, Hayward, p.65

awards.

Artistic Achievement Award- Art of the African Diaspora, 2024

contact me.

for any questions about purchasing artwork [email protected]​
I will be participating in the
Art of the African Diaspora 2025 Exhibition at Richmond Art Center
Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA
January 22 – March 22, 2025

Artistic Achievement Awardee Talk: Saturday, January 25, 2025, 11am-12:30pm 
Reception: Saturday, January 25, 2025, 1pm-3pm

Artistic Achievement Award Winners from 2024 and featured artists in the exhibition are Deborah Butler, Kim Champion, and Carrie Lee McClish.

 More details can be found here  ⤤

​Kim Champion - Artist,  © 2025

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