BIO
Karriena Daryanani is a California-based abstract and mixed-media artist whose work explores the interplay of color, texture, and form. Trained in fashion at Parsons School of Design, and holding a degree in Education and a Master’s in Educational Technology, she brings a distinctive blend of creativity, structure, and experimentation to her practice.
Having lived in Hong Kong and New York City, Karriena draws on global influences to inform her visual language. Since 2018, she has focused fully on painting, creating bold, immersive works that invite contemplation and engage the viewer on both a sensory and emotional level.
ABOUT THE WORK
Karriena Daryanani’s work is driven by a fascination with texture, layering, and dimensional surfaces. She combines organic, uneven textures with bold color schemes to create compositions that feel rich, balanced, and harmonious. Her work reflects the philosophy that life itself is layered and uneven, yet it can be experienced in a harmonious and intentional way. Known for her distinctive use of texture and gold leaf, Karriena carefully builds each piece, refining layers until the work reaches a sense of resolution and visual completeness.
She has exhibited internationally, with her first solo exhibition in Hong Kong, and has participated in select shows including The Other Art Fair (LA), Superfine SF, the San Francisco Art Fair with Alessandro Berni Gallery, and private exhibitions with prominent clients. Her work is collected worldwide, and she continues to explore new approaches that expand the boundaries of abstraction and materiality.
Education
BFA in Fashion Design (2009-2013), Parsons School of Design
PGCE (Teaching Certificate) (2018-2019), University of Sunderland
MA in Educational Technology (2021-2022) University of San Francisco
Bio and CV
B. 1991 | Grew up in Hong Kong
2018 | Began painting
2019| First Solo Exhibition in Hong Kong
2021| Moved to San Francisco and restarted my career as a full time artist
2021 | The Other Art Fair LA
2022 | Solo Art Show
2022 | Group Exhibition at The Brannan
2023 | Superfine Art Fair SF (March)
2023 | Superfine Art Fair SF (November)
2024 |San Francisco Art Fair (April) with Alessandro Berni Gallery
2025 | Superfine Art Fair (March)
2025 |San Francisco Art Fair (April) with Alessandro Berni Gallery
2026 | Superfine Art Fair (March)
2026 |San Francisco Art Fair (April) with Alessandro Berni Gallery
Press + Podcast
2023 | The Art Coaching Club Podcast (Link)
2025 | The Happy and Human Podcast (Link)
2025 | Canvas Rebel (Online Magazine) (Link)