About Irenka
BIOGRAPHY
Irenka Kudlicki is a Polish-born American artist who lives and works as a full-time painter in California.
Irenka’s work can be described as powerful, bold, and vibrant art. Building multiple layers of paint and scraping and re-working the surface reflects her joy of discovering new stories for the viewer. She works primarily with acrylic, graphite, oil pastels, and cqollage.
ARTIST STATEMENT
For me, painting is a voyage of discovery. My work reflects the places I visit and the colors and shapes I find along the way. With my work, I encourage the viewer to explore their own perception to provoke thought and conversation. My work is a tool for self-discovery.
EDUCATION
University of California, Berkeley [Extension - Art]
University in Wroclaw /Poland
EXHIBITIONS AND SHOWS
2024
Group Exhibition - “ TRIBUTE TO TINA,” JOR Fine Art Gallery in Clayton, California
2023
Group Exhibition- “ARTISTRY,” JOR Fine Art Gallery in Clayton, California
Group Exhibition - Juried Art Exhibition “THE ART OF A STORY,” Village Theater Art Gallery in Danville, California
Group Exhibition - “SUMMER SPLASH! “, JOR Fine Art Gallery in Clayton, California
Guest Artist - Art Exhibition at Main Street Arts Gallery, Martinez, California
Group Exhibition - “OPPOSITES ATTRACT,” Lindsay Dirkx Brown Gallery in San Ramon, California
2021
Group Exhibition - Juried Art Exhibition “Inspired by….”, Village Theatre Art Gallery in Danville, California
Virtual Exhibition - “Art of Community,” ArtsBenicia Gallery in Benicia, Ca
2020
Virtual Exhibition - “Diversity Among Us,” Lindsay Dirkx Brown Gallery in San Ramon, California
Virtual Exhibition, Art2Life.com
Virtual Exhibition - Juried Art Exhibition “ California Dreaming “, Village Theatre Art Gallery in Danville, California
Group Exhibition - “ Just Abstract”, Lafayette Bank of America”, Lafayette, California
2019
Group Exhibition - “ Reflections”, Blackhawk Gallery in Danville, California
Group Exhibition - “Artistry” ,Blackhawk Gallery in Danville, California
Group Exhibition - “Inspiration”, Blackhawk Gallery in Danville, California
2018
Group Exhibition - “Enchantment”, Blackhawk Gallery in Danville, California
Group Exhibition - “Small Things Holiday Show” , Jennifer Perlmutter Gallery in Lafayette , California
Group Exhibition - Primavera Spring Art Show, Danville, California
2017
Group Exhibition - Diablo Art Gallery, Walnut Creek, California
Group Exhibition - Diablo Art Gallery, Walnut Creek, California
2016
Group Exhibition - Lafayette Art Gallery, Lafayette, California