COURTNEY KOLKER

Courtney Kolker is an American-based abstract painter known for her vibrant use of color and fresh, intentional approach to each unique collection she creates.

An avid traveler with an undeniable case of wanderlust, Kolker finds inspiration in every new destination she visits. From design elements that inspire her to the incredible people she meets along the way - Kolker seeks to create artistic works that evoke a feeling of connectivity to the world at large while simultaneously capturing the individuality of every client she has the honor to work with.

This authentic foundation for her work (a large portion of which is commission based) is what has connected her to clients across 22 states and Hawaii. International sales include Dubai, Spain, and Australia.

Kolker's art has been exhibited at galleries throughout the U.S. - including New York, California, Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, and her hometown of Washington, D.C.

She currently works from her studio space at Torpedo Factory in Alexandria, VA (studio 4).

For more information or commission inquiries, please email courtney@ckolker.com or follow her on IG @courtney_kolker.

For press inquiries please email: sara@elevenelevenpr.co.

Artist Statement

“In the film, A Beautiful Mind, mathematician John Nash discovers what would later be called the Nash Equilibrium while looking at a group of women at a bar. Nash is able to isolate them as they seemingly come towards him, a kind of tunnel vision in which the answers surface as he realizes his vision. This example captures how my brain works as an abstract artist. Whether the inspiration for a piece is an image or a moment in real-time, the subject matter itself fades away as certain color arrangements immediately begin to surface towards me. They become the subject matter and my goal is to bring these colors and images to life in a totally different way, revealing a new perspective and, hopefully evoke a reaction or emotion in the process. As an abstract artist, focusing the majority of my work on commission pieces, themes/subject matters are usually dictated by the client. However, it’s my use of color and structure that continue to tie together my variety of work. While color has remained of utmost importance to me, my styles have matured and become more focused, as have my palettes. My intention with my work continues to remain the same; connection and emotion, which in turn, are my goals for the viewer and their experience.”

Publications

British GQ

october 2019- man of the house

November 2019- home affairs

December 2019- Man of the house