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.
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)
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
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