Kimberly Rowe | Paintings | Works on Paper (2025)

Exhibiton - June 18 - August 12, 2016
Panel Discussion - Saturday, June 18, 2016, 4:30pm
Reception - Saturday, June 18, 2016, 6-9pm

Kimberly Rowe, whose painting Be in the Ecstatic Present (Where All the Mystical Stuff Is), was chosen to be one of the artists for the show because of her cutting-edge use of mark-making, color and materials. When asked about her inspiration for the name she told us, "The title of this painting comes from an interview with the painter Chris Martin. In it he talks about how there is scientific evidence that through dance, people can change their body chemistry. He says, 'You can take your mind out of the normal day-to-day and be in the ecstatic present where all the mystical stuff is.' That's something that I've been referencing in my recent paintings. In many ways this painting came as a surprise to me, just as I hope all of my paintings will."

Grafforists will open at the Torrance Art Museum on Saturday, June 18, with a reception that day from 6 - 9 pm. A small panel discussion featuring a few of the show's artists, including Ms. Rowe, as well as Presneill and others, will take place at 4:30 pm, preceding the opening.

Press Release

The reception will feature wine from Urbano Cellars and the artist will be present to answer questions about the work. The paintings cover a broad scope of Ms. Rowe's diverse catalog from 2010 - 2015, ranging in size from three to eight feet, and distinctly demonstrate her signature use of vibrant colors from a broad, yet cohesive, palette.