
KIM WEISSENBORN
Biography / Statement / Process / Exhibitions

2022 Exhibition at Atelier Grognard Museum Rueil Malmaison, France
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BIOGRAPHY
Kim Weissenborn is an American artist based in both Rueil Malmaison, France, and Vero Beach, Florida. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1959, she discovered her passion for art at a young age, using drawing and painting as a refuge from academic struggles due to a learning disability. She studied at Parsons School of Design in New York, majoring in illustration with a strong interest in painting.
For 45 years, she worked primarily in watercolor, but after the tragic loss of her son in 2020, she transitioned to oil painting while spending part of her time in Paris. She is best known for her striking portraits, with her works held in private collections across the US, South America, and Europe. Alongside her artistic career, she has been teaching art to adults for over 40 years and has illustrated children's books, including Pansy at the Palace.
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ARTIST PROCESS
Kim's artistic process is driven by exploration, problem-solving, and uncovering interior mysteries. As an intuitive painter, she uses brushes, knives, and her fingers to quickly express her vision. Starting with photos she has taken, she creates small sketches before applying and removing paint in an organic, evolving process. Constantly rotating the canvas, she works dynamically until she achieves a satisfying result.
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The artist describes her painting process as an act of faith, beginning with apprehension but quickly finding direction. She paints rapidly and instinctively, believing the first hour is crucial before overworking the piece. Kim's work often features spiritual imagery like crosses and mysterious figures, influenced by artists such as Manet, Monet, and Schiele. She strives to evoke a visceral reaction rather than force a message, favoring muted colors for depth and subtlety. Rejecting conventionally “pretty” images, the artist seeks beauty in imperfection, reflecting her own journey of self-acceptance and appreciation for overlooked beauty.
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EXHIBITIONS
Maison des Arts et de l’Image, Rueil Mailmason, France 2024
Chateau Bonnemare Radepont, France 2024
Michel-Frager Hall in Veules-les-Roses, France 2024
Vero Beach Museum,Treasure Coast Creates 2023
Chapelle Saint-Léonard, Croissy, France 2022
Atelier Grognard Museum Rueil Malmaison, France 2022
M.Maison Gallery Vero Beach, FL USA 2020
Legends Gallery Chatham, NJ USA 2019
Christ Church Vero Beach FL USA 2017
Vero Beach Museum USA 2015
Vero Beach Museum USA 2014
Vero Beach Museum USA 2012
Monterey Virginia USA 2002
Martha Lincoln Gallery FL 1999​​
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