Kimberly Engel is a contemporary abstract painter who lives and works in Clearwater, Florida. Her distinct gestural style combines a love for color interaction with spontaneous mark making. Engel’s paintings explore levels of transparency, evoking depth and light. She is inspired by the constant presence and changing states of large bodies of water. Engel describes her process as an exploration of herself and ultimately the dissolving of herself mirrored in the process of making and deconstructing works. Her gestural marks have been described as both compulsive and somewhat calligraphic. They undulate and disappear under thin veils of color. In 2002, Engel received a BFA from the Cleveland Institute of Art. She has exhibited in Cleveland, Chicago, Raleigh, Camarillo, Portland and several galleries throughout Florida. Her works are in Capright Corporation’s permanent collection, Chicago and The Breakers Hotel, Palm Beach.
Kimberly Engel
