Artist Roster

Karen Abato is a  versatile artist whose creative journey has spanned a multitude of mediums and expressions. From the earliest moments of her memory, she has been driven by an insatiable need to create. A true polymath, her artistic pursuits encompass a breathtaking range – from painting and photography to sculpture, culinary ventures like tofu crafting, and even weaving the occasional resonant bass riff.

Dissolving the boundaries between artistic lanes, Karen's work is a vibrant tapestry woven from a boundless enthusiasm for exploration. Her artistic ethos is a celebration of boundless curiosity, forever seeking novel pathways of creation. This intrepid spirit has led her to an evolving kaleidoscope of styles and approaches, often resembling the output of multiple artists rather than just one. Within the realm of paint, her strokes traverse the spectrum of styles, capturing an eclectic array of emotions and visual narratives.

In her photographic endeavors, Karen's lens is finely attuned to the pulse of the streets, capturing the raw energy and subtleties of urban life. Yet, her reverence for the natural world is equally palpable, as she trains her camera on towering trees and expansive skies, evoking a profound connection to the environment. The captivating series of cloud formations in her portfolio draws inspiration from her vast collection of photographs, captured in diverse corners of the world, from earthbound vantage points to the soaring heights viewed through the distorting prism of airplane windows.

Karen Abato's art is profoundly shaped by her globetrotting adventures, which infuse her work with fresh perspectives and expanded worldviews. Through her creations, she invites viewers to share in her transformative encounters with people and landscapes, inviting them to embark on their unique visual odyssey. With each stroke of paint, each captured moment, and each fusion of disparate elements, Karen radiates an enduring passion for the endless possibilities of artistic expression.