K. Kobayashi skillfully blends elements of Color Field painting and abstract expressionism with Shodo, a Japanese calligraphic art form. Using acrylic, graphite, and ink, her paintings feature densely packed and evocative compositions that combine gestural sweeps of color with the flowing, graceful lines of calligraphic script.

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Many of her works incorporate distinctive Shodo marks, applied in a curvilinear manner. Through the inclusion of these pictorial scripts, the artist seeks to establish a visual dialogue with the viewer. Drawing inspiration from her memories, Kobayashi aims to encapsulate the essence of her experiences on paper. 

 

Born in Japan and currently living and working in New York, NY, emerging artist K. Kobayashi holds an MSW from the University of Central Florida, a BFA from Queens College, City University of New York, and an A.A. from LaGuardia Community College. She also completed a certification program at The Art Students League of New York and pursued coursework at the School of Visual Arts. Kobayashi’s work has been featured in solo and group exhibitions, including at The Art Students League, Queens College, and Lola Shepard | Curatorial Projects + Gallery. Her pieces are part of private collections in New York, Florida, Tokyo, and Nagano, Japan.​