About Karriena
Karriena Daryanani is an abstract and mixed-media artist who uses texture and color to create striking and bold pieces of work. Based in California, she began painting professionally in 2018. While she has always been a creator, Karriena originally studied fashion at Parsons School of Design and spent time in both the fashion and jewelry industries before fully dedicating herself to painting.
Artist Statement and Vision
I am constantly exploring what makes life worth living — what it is, as humans, that truly brings us fulfillment and happiness. Through painting, I seek to understand how we find meaning in both the small, fleeting moments and the big, transformative ones, connecting with the emotions that make us feel deeply alive.
I approach painting as an intuitive experience, drawing on my personal memories and feelings. Using layers of color and texture, I create rich, tactile surfaces that invite the viewer’s eyes to linger and peel back the layers — offering a space for the mind to wander and reflect.
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
Press + Podcast
2023 | The Art Coaching Club Podcast (Link)
2025 | The Happy and Human Podcast (Link)
2025 | Canvas Rebel (Online Magazine) (Link)