kimberly bio

Kimberly Stemler was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pa, and received a BFA in painting from Tyler School of Art. Living with her husband Jon and their three boys in a rural area of Montgomery County she is inspired by the land. Her work primarily revolves around landscapes that are densely patterned, layered and focused on color. These landscapes, while abstracted, give the viewer a sense of connection to place, time, moment. They can feel nostalgic and almost recognizable, like a fuzzy memory. Another concentration focuses on domestic objects that are evocative, wistful, and full of remembrance. Most recently, she has been captivated by Greek Mythology and the powerful imagery it evokes.
Recent juried shows were exhibited at the Community Arts Center in Wallingford, and Powell Lane Arts with an upcoming two-person show at The National in the fall. Solo shows include the Abington Art Center and Cairn University, and the Art Work Gallery in Phoenixville.
She and her husband Jon manage his machine shop using the left side of their brains and collaborate artistically to nourish the right side. Their public work includes "little red string”, "alpha and omega", and "Windows of History".
In 2024 they worked on a two person show displaying the concept “of earth & myth” in their chosen mediums at Montco’s Pottstown campus. The result was conversation and contemplation. Not only between the work itself, but also the ancient and present reflection of life, death and deity.
"my work is about the recognition of the subtleties of life and environment. these are the moments and pieces i attempt to capture and recreate: accumulation and repetition, intricacies found in the structure of organic objects, the concept of time and space through light and layers."


july 2025