
KX2 (Dana Kleinman and Ruth Avra)
Hometown: Hollywood, FL
Based in: Hollywood, FL
Hometown: Hollywood, FL
Based in: Hollywood, FL
KX2 is a collaboration combining the strengths of artists and sisters Ruth Avra and Dana Kleinman who create mathematically inspired sculpture merging metal and painting. From a distance the work is bold and geometric, yet up close the viewer is engaged by textural hand-sanded metal and multi-layered paintings. By exploring geometry, symmetry and connection, their work aims to create a moment of pause, inviting the viewer to escape the stresses of the day and find a space to achieve balance. In their most recent work, themes related to environmental issues are presented with the hope to raise an awareness of the fragility of our natural ecosystems. Since establishing their artistic collaboration in 2007, KX2’s work has been featured in notable galleries and museums around the world. Importantly, the work was leveraged to the international art scene with an invitation to represent the United States at the 2008 Beijing Biennale at the National Art Museum of China. Their work can be found in numerous private, corporate and public art collections throughout North America. Avra and Kleinman currently reside with their individual families in Southern Florida.
What inspires you?
Nature and its organic patterns, shapes and rhythms. Recently, we have also been creating work influenced by climate change.
What are 3 words that best describe your work?
Geometric, abstract, bold
Where do you go for inspiration?
The ocean and daily walks on the beach.
6 Collections
The Festival of Lights: Artworks for Deepavali 2022
27 Artists, 34 Products
Last updated: October 19, 2022
Education
University of New Mexico
United States of America, 2002
University of Wisconsin
United States of America, 2001
Syracuse University
United States of America, 1999
Carnegie Mellon University
United States of America, 1997
Awards
City of Ocala, FL Public Art Roster
2020
New Mexico Arts, Art in Public Places Acclaimed Artist Pool
2020
Exhibitions
Summertide, KW Contemporary
United States of America, 2021
Group Show, Chase Edwards Gallery
United States of America, 2020
All that Glitters, KW Contemporary
United States of America, 2020
Create Art for Earth, Turner Carroll
United States of America, 2020
Coral Springs Museum of Art
United States of America, 2020
"New Industry", The Frank
United States of America, 2019
Water, Whitewall Contemporary
United States of America, 2019
Artist Statement, CICA
South Korea, 2019
Group Show, Amy Simon
United States of America, 2018
WHITE, Whitewall Contemporary
United States of America, 2018
Group Show, Lanoue Gallery
United States of America, 2017
Beijing Biennale, National Museum of Art
China, 2008