KX2: Ruth Avra + Dana Kleinman Art
American
KX2 is a collaboration combining the strengths of artists and sisters Ruth Avra and Dana Kleinman who create mathematically inspired sculpture merging metal and painting. From a distance the work is bold and geometric, yet up close the viewer is engaged by textural hand-sanded metal and multi-layered paintings. By exploring geometry, symmetry and connection, their work aims to create a moment of pause, inviting the viewer to escape the stresses of the day and find a space to achieve balance. In their most recent work, themes related to environmental issues are presented with the hope to raise an awareness of the fragility of our natural ecosystems.
Since establishing their artistic collaboration in 2007, KX2’s work has been featured in notable galleries and museums around the world. Importantly, the work was leveraged to the international art scene with an invitation to represent the United States at the 2008 Beijing Biennale at the National Art Museum of China. Their work can be found in numerous private, corporate and public art collections throughout North America. Avra and Kleinman currently reside with their individual families in Southern Florida.
KX2 is environmentally conscious of material choices, using up to 50% recycled metals and recycled canvas.(Biography provided by OA Fine Art)
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Artist: KX2: Ruth Avra + Dana Kleinman
Onde, Adriatic
By KX2: Ruth Avra and Dana Kleinman
Located in San Diego, CA
polished stainless steel with mixed media and enamel on wood panel.
This piece echoes the colors of the Adriatic Sea. The gestural brushstrokes and texture of the painting alludes t...
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2010s Contemporary KX2: Ruth Avra + Dana Kleinman Art
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10 Year Rise
By KX2: Ruth Avra and Dana Kleinman
Located in San Diego, CA
This piece references the expected trajectory of water rise in Southern Florida and how it changes the coast line over the next ten years due to climate change.
polished stainless ...
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2010s Contemporary KX2: Ruth Avra + Dana Kleinman Art
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Enamel, Stainless Steel
Wave Pearl Bleue Green
By KX2: Ruth Avra and Dana Kleinman
Located in PARIS, FR
Pearlescent wave series, in aluminum with mixed media and pearlescent enamel on wood.
Wall sculpture is sold with it's certificate of authenticity.
Can be purchased individually or a...
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2010s Abstract KX2: Ruth Avra + Dana Kleinman Art
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Metal
Wave Pearl Lime
By KX2: Ruth Avra and Dana Kleinman
Located in PARIS, FR
Pearlescent wave series, in aluminum with mixed media and pearlescent enamel on wood.
Wall sculpture is sold with it's certificate of authenticity.
Can be purchased individually or a...
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2010s Abstract KX2: Ruth Avra + Dana Kleinman Art
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Metal
Wave Pearl True Blue
By KX2: Ruth Avra and Dana Kleinman
Located in PARIS, FR
Pearlescent wave series, in aluminum with mixed media and pearlescent enamel on wood.
Wall sculpture is sold with it's certificate of authenticity.
Can be purchased individually or a...
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2010s Abstract KX2: Ruth Avra + Dana Kleinman Art
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Metal
Wave Pearl Salmon
By KX2: Ruth Avra and Dana Kleinman
Located in PARIS, FR
Pearlescent wave series, in aluminum with mixed media and pearlescent enamel on wood.
Wall sculpture is sold with it's certificate of authenticity.
Can be purchased individually or a...
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2010s Abstract KX2: Ruth Avra + Dana Kleinman Art
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Metal
Wave Pearl Periwinkle
By KX2: Ruth Avra and Dana Kleinman
Located in PARIS, FR
Pearlescent wave series, in aluminum with mixed media and pearlescent enamel on wood.
Wall sculpture is sold with it's certificate of authenticity.
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Delta
By KX2: Ruth Avra and Dana Kleinman
Located in San Diego, CA
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2010s Abstract Geometric KX2: Ruth Avra + Dana Kleinman Art
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Enamel, Stainless Steel
Shelf Break
By KX2: Ruth Avra and Dana Kleinman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
12 repurposed industrial aluminum pipes with acrylic on wood panels. Each element has a 10.5-inch diameter. Overall dimensions variable
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KX2: Ruth Avra + Dana Kleinman Art
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Metal
Seaside
By KX2: Ruth Avra and Dana Kleinman
Located in San Diego, CA
Whether it is the aqua and teals of the waters in South Florida, or in this case, the cooler more muted tones of Northern coastlines, the ocean is a favorite muse for artist duo KX2....
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2010s Contemporary KX2: Ruth Avra + Dana Kleinman Art
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Metal
Transection (blue/dark blue)
By KX2: Ruth Avra and Dana Kleinman
Located in San Diego, CA
brushed aluminum with enamel paint. Bottom has a flat edge for safe placement. Signed on the bottom.
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2010s Contemporary KX2: Ruth Avra + Dana Kleinman Art
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Metal, Enamel
Transection (turquoise/dark blue)
By KX2: Ruth Avra and Dana Kleinman
Located in San Diego, CA
brushed aluminum with enamel. Bottom is flattened for placement. Signed on the bottom.
About the artist:
KX2 is a collaboration combining the strengths of artists and sisters Ruth ...
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2010s Contemporary KX2: Ruth Avra + Dana Kleinman Art
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Daybreak
By KX2: Ruth Avra and Dana Kleinman
Located in San Diego, CA
15 panels, 10.5” diameter x 3.5” depth each
Daybreak is a multi component wall installation with a gradient color range meant to mimic the break of dawn and takes inspiration from the Florida coastline.
repurposed industrial...
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2010s Contemporary KX2: Ruth Avra + Dana Kleinman Art
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Metal
Wave Pearl Gold
By KX2: Ruth Avra and Dana Kleinman
Located in PARIS, FR
Pearlescent wave series, in aluminum with mixed media and pearlescent enamel on wood.
Wall sculpture is sold with it's certificate of authenticity.
Can be purchased individually or a...
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2010s Abstract KX2: Ruth Avra + Dana Kleinman Art
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Metal
Mini Crucible (9 pc. installation)
By KX2: Ruth Avra and Dana Kleinman
Located in San Diego, CA
9 piece wall installation. Installation varies.
(4) 10.5" x 3.5"D components
(5) 6.5" x 3.5"D components
Mini Crucible is part of KX2's ongoing Wave Series which involves gestural ...
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2010s Contemporary KX2: Ruth Avra + Dana Kleinman Art
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Metal
Wave Pearl Magenta
By KX2: Ruth Avra and Dana Kleinman
Located in PARIS, FR
Pearlescent wave series, in aluminum with mixed media and pearlescent enamel on wood.
Wall sculpture is sold with it's certificate of authenticity.
Can ...
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2010s Abstract KX2: Ruth Avra + Dana Kleinman Art
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Metal
Tidal Shift II
By KX2: Ruth Avra and Dana Kleinman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Kx2 is a collaboration combining the strengths of artists and sisters Ruth Avra and Dana Kleinman who create mathematically inspired sculpture merging metal and painting. From a dist...
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21st Century and Contemporary KX2: Ruth Avra + Dana Kleinman Art
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Stainless Steel
Onde Grandi
By KX2: Ruth Avra and Dana Kleinman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
KX2 is a collaboration combining the strengths of artists and sisters Ruth Avra and Dana Kleinman who create mathematically inspired sculpture merging metal and painting. From a dis...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract KX2: Ruth Avra + Dana Kleinman Art
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Stainless Steel
Diamonti #1
By KX2: Ruth Avra and Dana Kleinman
Located in Westport, CT
This is a set of 8 works, each 12 x 12 x 4 1inches. The overall size of the set as shown in the photo is 25 x 54 x 4 inches.
The exact medium is brushed aluminum with mixed media....
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2010s Contemporary KX2: Ruth Avra + Dana Kleinman Art
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Metal
Waves
By KX2: Ruth Avra and Dana Kleinman
Located in Westport, CT
This is a set of 13 works, each 10 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches. The overall size of the set as shown in the photo is 64 x 64 x 3 1/2 inches. The works are made of aluminum with gloss paint...
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2010s Contemporary KX2: Ruth Avra + Dana Kleinman Art
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Metal
Eclipse IV
By KX2: Ruth Avra and Dana Kleinman
Located in Westport, CT
The medium of this KX2 diptych is aluminum with oil on canvas
KX2 is a collaboration combining the strengths of artists and sisters Ruth Avra and Dana Kleinman who create mathematica...
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2010s Contemporary KX2: Ruth Avra + Dana Kleinman Art
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Metal
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