Art has always been an important part in my life.  Growing up I spent much of my time drawing and painting. After moving to Santa Barbara from Munich, Germany, in 1963, I developed a career in ceramics. As a professional potter, I sold my work to shops and galleries throughout the US , Canada and Europe.  When Braille Institute opened their facility here, I coordinated the Arts and Crafts Program and taught ceramics there, in addition to my own studio work. After a rewarding career of over thirty years  in ceramics, I found myself returning to my first love, Painting.  This medium opened up more exciting ways of artistic expression for me.

I often return to the world of my childhood, the mountains and valleys of Bavaria, having been formed by the colors, relationships and shapes of the landscape in southern Germany.  Today I continue to be inspired by textures, colors and shapes, and these find abstract expression on my canvas.  While my art comes from my own moods and emotions, I aspire to create works that join the viewer in a dynamic, continuous conversation. I aim to create vibrant paintings, open and abstract enough to embrace the visions and experiences of the viewer.

                                                                                                                                                          - Karin Aggeler


Representation:
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10 West Gallery
Santa Barbara, CA

Gallery Los Olivos
Los Olivos, CA

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Exhibitions, Awards and Residency

2020
1st Place - Destig Best Of The Year Award 2019

2019
10 West Gallery, Santa Barbara
Gallery Los Olivos, Los Olivos
MichelKate, Santa Barbara
Women Painters Of The West

2018
10 West Gallery, Santa Barbara
Gallery Los Olivos, Los Olivos

2017
Distinctive Art Gallery, Santa Barbara
Gallery Los Olivos, Los Olivos
10 West Gallery, Santa Barbara
MichelKate, Santa Barbara

2016
Cebada, SB CA
Michael Kate, SB CA
Churchill's, SB CA
10 West Gallery, SB CA
Primavera Gallery, Ojai CA

2015
CASA, SB CA
Palm Loft Gallery Carpinteria CA
Corridan Gallery, SB CA
Houshang Gallery, Santa Fe MX
Primavera Gallery, Ojai CA

2014
CASA, SB CA
Michael Kate, SB CA
Houshang Gallery, Santa Fe MX
SB Tennis Club Gallery
Primavera Gallery, Ojai CA

2013
Artiste Winery, Los Olivos, CA - Paintings Selected for wine label
CASA, SB, CA
Houshang Gallery, Santa Fe, NM
Santa Cruz Art League, Santa Cruz, CA
Primavera Gallery, Ojai CA

2012
Michael Kate, Santa Barbara, CA
USB Facilty Club, Santa Barbara, CA
Primavera Gallery, Ojai CA

2011
Santa Barbara Architectural Foundation , ( one woman show)
Michael Kate ,Santa Barabara, (3 artists show)
Artiste Winery, Los Olivos, painting selected for wine label
Primavera Gallery, Ojai CA

2010
Neuvie, Santa Barbara, (one woman show )
Corridan Gallery, Santa Barbara, CA (3 artists show)
Fielding Institute Gallery, Santa Barbara, CA
Primavera Gallery, Ojai CA

2009
Fielding Institute Gallery, Santa Barbara, CA
Artamo Gallery, Santa Barbara, CA (one women show)
Artiste winery selected painting for wine label, Santa Ynez, CA
Primavera Gallery, Ojai CA

2008
LACMA, Sales and Rental Gallery, Los Angeles, CA (4 artists show)
Primavera Gallery, Ojai CA

2007
Artamo Gallery, Santa Barbara, CA (two women show)

2006
Fielding Institute Gallery, Santa Barbara, CA
Step One Gallery, Carpinteria, CA (Juried show, second place award)

2005
Maritime Museum, Santa Barbara, CA (Special Juror’s Award from Barry Berkus)
Gallery Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara, CA

2004
Cody Gallery, Los Olivos, CA (one woman show) 2003 Artist-in-Residence at the Vermont Studio Center, Johnson, VT (visiting artist: Wolf Kahn)

1968
Small Image Show, Santa Barbara, CA (3rd place, juried by curator of SF Art Museum)

©Karin Aggeler 2024