BOLD ART & DESIGN

Abstract mixed media artist with colourful vibrant large paintings, unique monotype screen prints, and multi-layered, textured works on hardwood panel.
Creative at Heart
Welcome — I’m glad you’re here. Creating art is, for me, a way of connecting: to places I’ve lived, to experiences that have shaped me, and to the people who respond to my work.As an artist, I draw inspiration from life in both - bustling urban cultures such as London, and the calm of natural landscapes often while abroad. Having lived and worked in many parts of the world, I am continually fascinated by contrast — between chaos and calm, movement and stillness, structure and freedom. I love working with my hands — pushing paint, layering textures, and carving into surfaces to explore the interplay of light, space, and energy. The result is art that feels alive and instinctive, yet anchored by careful observation. Mainly I work across three techniques. On large canvases, I explore scale and movement where colour becomes a language of adventure, freedom, and emotional release. On hardwood panels, I work exploring different materials in layers, creating tactile surfaces that reveal traces of process and imperfection; these quieter, more contemplative pieces invite pause and reflection. My screen prints merge the painterly with the graphic — bold, vibrant works that celebrate rhythm, repetition, and design. My creative process is deeply connected to how I experience the world — constantly navigating change, seeking balance, and finding beauty in imperfection. Having raised three children largely on my own while building a professional life, my practice is grounded in resilience, discipline, and an enduring sense of curiosity. The art I make carries that lived energy — raw yet refined, strong yet sensitive.

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ART & CULTURE EDUCATION
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EMCL Royal Academy of Arts, London 2024
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Art Diploma, Putney School of Art & Design, 2019
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Art courses at various Art institutions 2010 -2017
EXIBITIONS
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Pre-Basel Miami 'The Water between us', DAC, 2018
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End of Diploma group exhibition PSAD London, 2019
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Group Exhibition, Will's Warehouse, London, 2019
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Various online exhibitions, 2020/21
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Contemporary Art Fair (CAF), London Surrey, 2021
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Roys Art Fair, London, 2021
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Group exhibition of Screen Printers, Andrew Robson Bridge Club, London, 2022-
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The Other Art Fair (TOAF), London, 2023
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Affordable Art Fair (AAF), Amsterdam, 2023
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Affordable Art Fair (AAF), Brussels, 2024
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Affordable Art Fair (AAF), London, 2024
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Fresh, London, 2026
GALLERY / ART AGENCY REPRESENTATION
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DAC Maimi, FL 2017-19
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Newinger Art, 2023 - 26
Artist Bio
Kira Behnert is a multidisciplinary artist whose work bridges the worlds of art, design, and material experimentation. Originally from Germany, she has lived in London since 2000, where her creative path evolved from a global marketing career and property development into a full-time art practice. With a lifelong foundation in the arts - Kira brings a broad creative sensibility to everything she undertakes. Working across three distinct techniques — expressive large-scale canvases, tactile mixed-media works on wood, and vibrant monotype screen prints - she continually explores new visual languages while maintaining a cohesive artistic identity. Kira completed her MA at the Royal Academy of Arts in 2024. Recently she was shortlisted for the 2025 Royal Academy Summer Exhibition. Her work has been exhibited and collected across Europe and the United States. Collaborating with galleries, collectors, and interior designers, she creates art that transforms spaces — evoking energy, thought, and joy.