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Artist Statement
Klari Reis’ paintings reflect her focus on the complex internal workings of our bodies. The artist interprets magnified, electron microscope images of biological forms in vivid colors. Her work is an expression of an ongoing curiosity about the deeper forces at the core of our physical selves. The works are her personal response to biological technology and the mysteries of life beneath the skin.
The cellular forms represent the hopeful but often controversial implications of bioengineering. The scientific and artistic perspectives are bridged to promote a combined vision. The paintings bear the titles of modern prescription drugs, at once optimistic with their intense color, yet often unpredictable and intrusive.
The procedure and materials necessary to execute the paintings are consistent with the artist’s intent to integrate science and art. Many works are produced on aluminum panels, suggesting a clinical, yet high-tech backdrop. Epoxy polymer is a toxic material upon application. Its use requires the artist to wear a fume mask, eye protection, boots, barrier creams (on any potentially exposed skin), latex gloves and disposable clothing. Once dried, the epoxy polymer is nontoxic and virtually impenetrable. Each painting is molded and set in layers. At a certain point, the picture paints itself and the artist is no longer in control.
painting with technology: about the medium
Epoxy polymer is a synthetic plastic, similar to resin, yet with elastic and UV properties. Klari mixes each color with acrylic binders and pigments before application. The effect is significant to the artist’s work, evoking artificiality because of its smooth sheen and brilliant color. The finish is touchable, durable, and reflective. When observing a painting, it is possible for the viewer to be drawn in by his or her own reflection.
RESUME
Education
2005 Associate Research Fellowship | City and Guilds of London Art School
2004 M.F.A. | City and Guilds of London Art School
1999 B.A. | University of California at Davis
1997 A.A. | University of California at Santa Barbara
Solo exhibitions
2008 Upcoming | MMGalleries | San Francisco, Ca
2007 Klari Reis | La Chandelle Fine Art | Munich | Germany
Hope | The Cynthia Corbett Gallery | London | England
2006 Double Take | Chelsea Art Gallery | Palo Alto | California, USA
2005 Klari Reis | Steps Gallery | Bristol | England
2004 On the Wall | Solo Exhibition Awarded through A-N Magazine | London | England
Selected group exhibitions and fairs
2008 Red Dot | The Cynthia Corbett Gallery | New York
Project Room: Klari Reis | Allen Gallery Chelsea | New York
AAF | The Cynthia Corbett Gallery | London and New York
Art Now | The Steps Gallery | New York
Form | The Cynthia Corbett Gallery | London
The London Art Fair | The Cynthia Corbett Gallery | London
The LA Art Show | The Steps Gallery | Los Angeles
2007 Art Now | The Cynthia Corbett Gallery | Miami
Art Miami | Kashya Hildebrand Galerie | Miami
Slick Paris | The Cynthia Corbett Gallery | Paris
27th Annual Fall Auction | SJ Institute of Contemporary Art | San Jose, California
Berliner Liste | The Cyntnia Corbett Gallery | Berlin
AAF London and New York | The Cynthia Corbett Gallery | London and New York
La Chandelle Fine Arts | Angelika Fogel Fine Arts | Munich
Bridge Art Fair | The Cynthia Corbett Gallery | Chicago and London
Beneath the Skin | Limn Gallery | San Francisco
Red Dot New York | The Cynthia Corbett Gallery | New York
The London Art Fair | The Cynthia Corbett Gallery | London
2006 Bridge Art Fair Chicago & Miami | The Cynthia Corbett Gallery | Chicago & Miami
Limn | San Francisco | California and Seattle, Washington Galleries
Micro Macro | Rhino Gallery | Issaquah | Washington
Antifreeze | Stockwell Studios | London
Couloumy & Friends | The Cynthia Corbett Gallery | London
Invest 06 | Art as an Alternative Investment | Islington | London
The 10 Minute Walk | GVA | Advantages of the Life Sciences | San Francisco
Glasgow Art Fair | The Cynthia Corbett Gallery | London
20/20 | Beverley Knowles Fine Art | London
AAF London and New York | The Cynthia Corbett Gallery | London
The London Art Fair | The Cynthia Corbett Gallery | London
2005 Artissima | The Cynthia Corbett Gallery | Turin | Italy
Vivid Dreams | CityInn | The Cynthia Corbett Gallery | London
The Inspired Art Fair | Solo Stand | London
AAF New York | The Cynthia Corbett Gallery | London
The Phillimores | Full Circle Contemporary Art | London
ArtLondon | The Cynthia Corbett Gallery and Beverley Knowles Fine Art | London
She Exists | Beverley Knowles Fine Art Gallery | London
Art Base SE1 | Sterling Ackroyd London Bridge | Full Circle Contemporary Art | London
AAF London | Beverley Knowles Fine Art Gallery and the Cynthia Corbett Gallery | London
AAF Bristol | The Steps Gallery | Bristol
Glasgow Art Fair |The Cynthia Corbett Gallery | Glasgow
ARCO Madrid | The Cynthia Corbett Gallery | Madrid | Spain
Florence Opening Group Exhibition | Florence Fine Art | London
The London Art Fair | The Cynthia Corbett Gallery | London
Body Language | Bank - Zander | London
2004 Art Base SE1 | Sterling Ackroyd Borough | Full Circle Contemporary Art | London
Object of Design | The Cynthia Corbett Gallery | London
Genius | Cupola Gallery | Sheffield
Launch Exhibition | The Steps Gallery | Bristol
Red Biddy Christmas Exhibition | Red Biddy Gallery | Surrey
14, MA Degree Show | City and Guilds of London Art School
Royal Academy Summer Exhibition | The Royal Academy | London
2003 One More Thing Before I Go | Hang Gallery | Palo Alto | California
Public commissions
2006 The Intercontinental Hotel Restaurant at Hyde Park Corner | London | England
2005 Standard Life Investments | 10 Piccadilly SWC2 | London | England
Standard Life Investments | Redcliff Quay | 120 Redcliff Street | Bristol | England
Matt Roberts Personal Training Center | 16 Berkeley St. Mayfair | London | England
Private commissions
2008 The Behrendt Family | Woodside | California | USA
Lorin and Stephen Madow | Miami | Florida | USA
2007 Mr. Bryan Taylor | Menlo Park | USA
Sandra B. Jimenez Design | San Francisco | USA
Ms. Juliette Calayag | New York | USA
Ms. Kate Grussing | London | England
Morley Fund Management | London | England
Mr. Robert Blum | San Francisco | USA
2006 Barrett Lloyd Davis Associate Architects | Kings Rd. residence | London | England
Mr. Ed Shimmon | Los Altos | California | USA
Mr. Craig Lipton | Maven Investments | San Francisco | USA
Mr. Danny Miller | Wick | Scotland
2005 Ms. Sarah Gold | London | England
Areen Design | Janet Seed | Jeddah | Saudi Arabia
Mrs. Sachii | London | England
Luca and Silvia Valsecchi | Ivrea | Italy
Bibliography (periodicals)
2008 The New York Post | Art Weekend | March 28
Gallery Guide | Europe | Cynthia Corbett Gallery and Red Dot Art Fair | March
2007 The San Francisco Journal of Life Sciences | Riffs on Metal Canvases | 6pg photo essay | November
The New York Times | Travel | September 30
Isar – Anzeiger, Munich | Kalifornische Kunst in Grunwald | September 20
Munchner Merkur | Die Kunst als lebensgefahrlicher Trapezakt | September 16
Rundschau, Munich | Vernissage | Munich, Germany | September 13
Gentry Magazine | Local Gentry – Klari Reis | October edition
The San Francisco Bay Guardian | Beneath the Skin at Limn | July 4
The San Francisco Chronicle | Arts Review | by Kenneth Baker | June 16
Art Review | Hope, Catalogue Release | May 1
Apollo Magazine | Hope, Gallery 27 Cork St. | May 1
Royal Academy Magazine | Hope Gallery 27 Cork St.| May 1
2006 Suddentsche Leitung - Munich | Klari Reis | by Anreas Geisslinz | September 29
San Francisco Business Times | Art Imitates Science | by Daniel S. Levine | June 30
Giornale del Medico | Rumatologia | GDM Milan | March 27
The Almanac | Klari Reis Gazes Inward | Artscene | by Renee Batti | May 10
Gallery Guide Europe | The Glasgow and Nova Art Fairs | April edition
Artweek | Double Take at Chelsea Art Gallery | by Barbara Morris | July/August
Palo Alto Weekly | Under the Microscope | cover story by Rebecca Wallace | May 19
The London Times | Arts Review | Klari Reis at Beverley Knowles Fine Art | Jan. 5
Time Out London | AAF London 2006 Marketing Campaign | March
Elle Magazine | Object of Desire | March Europe edition
2005 Wimbledon Magazine | Time and Leisure, | June edition
Fine Arts & Antiques Magazine | Home is Where the Art Is | by Abby Cronin | May
Scottish Field Magazine | Happy Hunting | April edition
Frieze Magazine | The Art of Indulgence | October and November Issues
The Glasgow Herald | The Glasgow Art Fair | by Phil Miller | April 28
Royal Academy Magazine | Art London, The Cynthia Corbett Gallery | Summer
London Financial Times Magazine | She Exists | by J. Wullschlager | April edition
The Guardian | A Woman's Place is On the Wall | by B. Knowles | May 22
The Independent | Arts Review: She Exists | by S. Hubbard | April 2nd
Frivi Magazine | Beverley Knowles Fine Art | April Issue
2004 A-N Magazine | On the Wall | by R. Mcintosh | October Issue |
