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KX2 (Dana Kleinman and Ruth Avra)

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.

 



KX2 (Dana Kleinman and Ruth Avra) In The Studio

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More About KX2 (Dana Kleinman and Ruth Avra)

Question IconWhat inspires you?

Nature and its organic patterns, shapes and rhythms. Recently, we have also been creating work influenced by climate change.

Question IconWhat are 3 words that best describe your work?

Geometric, abstract, bold

Question IconWhere do you go for inspiration?

The ocean and daily walks on the beach.


Collections Featuring KX2 (Dana Kleinman and Ruth Avra)

6 Collections

The Festival of Lights: Artworks for Deepavali 2022

The Festival of Lights: Artworks for Deepavali 2022

27 Artists, 34 Products

Last updated: October 19, 2022

Metallic Artworks

Metallic Artworks

16 Artists, 25 Products

Last updated: November 29, 2020

Artworks for a Minimalist Home

Artworks for a Minimalist Home

40 Artists, 52 Products

Last updated: November 28, 2020


Credentials

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