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To reveal the enduring rhythms that exist beneath

Ibojka Friedman's paintings are not intended to illustrate the visible world, but to reveal the enduring rhythms that exist beneath it. Through layered textures, expressive gesture, and vibrant color, her work invites contemplation rather than explanation. Her paintings are intended not simply to be viewed but experienced, creating spaces for reflection, stillness, healing, and personal discovery. By exploring continuity rather than chronology, her art dissolves time, inviting viewers into an immersive experience where movement and stillness coexist.

Biography

Ibojka Friedman is a contemporary abstract expressionist whose work explores the unseen rhythms of nature and the human spirit. Her paintings are not intended to illustrate the visible world, but to reveal the enduring rhythms that exist beneath it. Through layered textures, expressive gesture, and vibrant color, her work invites contemplation rather than explanation, creating spaces for reflection, stillness, and personal discovery. Selected for the Summa Health Healing Arts Collection in 2018, her art is recognized for its contribution to restorative environments for patients and healthcare professionals.

CV & Exhibitions

A comprehensive archive of Ibojka Friedman's artistic journey, focusing on the intersections of abstract expressionism and healing.

Solo Exhibitions

‘Rhythms of the Unseen’ — Contemporary Art Museum, New York

‘Nature’s Enduring Pulse’ — Artisanal Gallery, London

Group Exhibitions

‘Abstract Expressionism Now’ — Museum of Modern Art, New York

‘Materiality and Presence’ — The Art Institute of Chicago

Awards

Summa Health Healing Arts Collection, 2018

Best in Show, International Abstract Art Festival, 2022

Education

Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Abstract Expressionism, Rhode Island School of Design

‘Healing Through Gesture’ — The Healing Arts Gallery, Chicago

‘The Stillness Within’ — Modern Art Institute, San Francisco

‘Contemporary Healing Art’ — Summa Health Healing Arts Collection

‘The Art of Stillness’ — National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.

Artists’ Fellowship Award, National Arts Council, 2020

Emerging Artist Grant, Contemporary Art Foundation, 2024

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Painting, University of Pennsylvania

2026 — Present

2018 — 2025

2018 — 2026

2012 — 2018

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