Paul King’s career has evolved into a mature state of clarity and independence, grounded in decades of rigorous practice and inquiry. His work has been collected internationally through galleries and exhibitions, and he is now poised for renewed engagement with discerning curators and gallerists.

Raised in the Philadelphia area, King received a BFA from the Philadelphia College of Art, a four-year certificate from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, and an MFA from Boston University. His formative years included study with nationally recognized artists and extensive travel throughout Europe, where he immersed himself in its major art centers. This broad and immersive education established both the technical command and conceptual foundation that continue to inform his work.

King later served for nearly three decades as a painting and anatomy arts professor in the Philadelphia region, most notably at the University of the Arts, while maintaining an active exhibition schedule. Over time, his work evolved from lyrical representation toward a more painterly abstraction, driven by an ongoing search for deeper meaning and a commitment to artistic integrity. His practice reflects a sustained inquiry into perception, structure, and the underlying dynamics of experience.

Based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, King maintains a dedicated studio where he continues to develop an extensive and cohesive body of work. He has been represented by GF Contemporary and Strata Gallery in Santa Fe.

A major monograph on King’s work will be released in mid-2026, accompanied by a substantial body of work available for exhibition and placement.

Representation

- Strata Gallery, Santa Fe, NM, 2021-2022

- GF Contemporary, Santa Fe, NM 2018-2022

- Seraphin Gallery, Philadelphia, 2010-2012

- Raab Gallery, Philadelphia, 1999-02

- Rosenfeld Gallery, Philadelphia, Pa, 1995

- Goforth Rittenhouse Galleries, Philadelphia, Pa. 1990-92

- American Artists Investment, Wayne, Pa, 1992

Solo/Group Exhibitions, selected

- Solo Exhibition, Expanding Moments, Strata Gallery, Santa Fe NM, March 15 - April 2, 2022

- Representation by GF Contemporary, Santa Fe NM. 2018-2020. Exhibited continuously

- Free Fall, Solo Exhibition at the Martin Art Gallery, Baker Center for the Arts, Muhlenberg College, Allentown, Pa.  June - July, 2012.

- West Philly Abstraction, Group show, University City Arts League, Philadelphia. March, 2012

- Flirting w. Abstraction, Modern & Contemporary Art of Philadelphia, Karen Segal & Woodmere’s Collection -

Group Show, Woodmere Art Museum, Phila. Pa, Sept., 2011

- Acquisition of “Looking for you” into Woodmere Art Museums permanent collection

- Solo exhibition, A Beautiful Mystery, Seraphin Gallery, Philadelphia Pa  May, 2011

- Faculty exhibition, University of the Arts, Philadelphia Pa  2010

- Solo Exhibition, Explorations, Pennswood Village Art Gallery, Newtown Pa 2008

- Solo Exhibition, Oils and Monotypes, a visual dialogue between two mediums, Printmaking and Book Arts Gallery, University of the Arts,

Philadelphia Pa  - 2007

- Solo Exhibition, Light on Land, RAAB Gallery, Philadelphia Pa  - 2001

- Art Matters 2001, Invitational Show representing one artist from each supporting gallery and organization, Woodmere Art Museum Pa 2001

- Solo Exhibition, New Works, RAAB Gallery, Philadelphia Pa - 1999

- Solo Exhibition, RAAB Gallery, Philadelphia Pa - 1998

- Manifestations, Group Show, RAAB Gallery, Philadelphia Pa - 1998

- Art of the State, State Museum of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, 1997

- Faculty Exhibition, List Gallery, Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, Pa - 1996

- 15th Annual Small Works Show, Rosenfeld Gallery, Philadelphia, Pa, -  1995

- Solo Exhibition, Arronson Gallery, University of the Arts, Philadelphia, Pa, - 1995

- 6th National Juried Exhibition, Viridian Gallery, New York, NY, Juror - Lisa Dennison, Curator Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, NY NY,  - 1995

- Exposito Extrema, The Gallery, The State Theatre Center for the Arts, Easton, Pa, (invitational show) - 1995

- Looking In, The Gallery, The State Theater Center for the Arts, Easton, Pa, works by Paul King, Jeff Hurwitz, Ron Wyffels, curated by Paul King - 1993

- Art of the State; Pennsylvania ’92, The State Museum of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, Pa - 1992

- In Person: A Celebration of the Human Form, The Community Art Center, Wallingford, Pa, Juror Sidney Goodman - 1992

- 94th Juried Fellowship Exhibition, Pa Acad. of the Fine Arts, Woodmere Art Museum, Phila. & USX Towers, Pittsburg, Pa-

Juror; Deane Waldman, Dep. Director, Guggenheim Museum, NY - 1992

- Solo Exhibition, Delaware County Community College Art Gallery, Media Pa 1992

- Faculty Exhibition, Payne Gallery, Moravian College, Bethlehem, Pa - 1996, 1994, 1992, 1990, 1989

- Artists Journals, Faculty Exhibition, Rosenwald/Wolfe Gallery, University of the Arts, Philadelphia, Pa  - 1991

- Goforth Rittenhouse Galleries, Winter & Summer Group Shows, Philadelphia Pa  - 1991

- 51st Annual Juried Exhibition, Woodmere Art Museum, Philadelphia Pa - 1991

- 25th Anniversary Commemorate Exhibition, Community College of Philadelphia, Philadelphia Pa  - 1991

- Immaculata College Invitational Annual, Philadelphia PA - 1991

- Art at the Armory, Philadelphia, Pa  - 1990

- Alumni Invitational Exhibition, Rosenwald/Wolfe Gallery, University of the Arts, Philadelphia Pa  - 1990

- Solo Exhibition, David E. Rodale Gallery, Baum School of Art, Allentown Pa  - 1988

- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Annual Fellowship Show, Noyes Museum, NJ, 1986

- Impressions VI, Main Line Chamber of Commerce Juried Show, Philadelphia, Pa  - 1986

- Eight Plus Eight - Philadelphia Realism, Philadelphia Sketch Club Invitational Show, Philadelphia Pa  - 1986

Professional Experience

- Partner in Bella Forte Designs, an LLC that creates custom presentation boxes and books for a global clientele. bellafortedesigns.com

- Adjunct Associate Professor, University of the Arts, Philadelphia Pa, 2000 - 2015/ Senior Lecturer 1991 - 2000/ Lecturer, 1986 - 1991,

Artistic Anatomy, Figure Utilization, Communication/ Drawing / Painting

- Visiting Instructor, Studio Art, Swarthmore College, Swarthmore Pa - 1996 - 2000; foundational and intermediate drawing and painting

- Adjunct Professor, Moravian College, Bethlehem, Pa  1987 - 1996; Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced Painting and Drawing and Anatomy

- Instructor, Baum School Of Art, Allentown Pa  1987 - 1992;  Advanced Painting and Figure Drawing

Education

- M.F.A. Boston University, 1983-85, Painting

- Four Year Certificate, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, 1979-83, Painting & Drawing    

- B.F.A. Philadelphia College of Art, with honors, 1974-78, Illustration, Drawing, & Graphic Design

Listings/Reviews Publications

- Mothers, Published by Running Press, (contemporary and historical work with the theme of Mothers), three editions - distributed internationally. First published in 1997

- Listed in Art In America, Annual Guide, 1992 - 01

- Philadelphia Inquirer, September, 1996, April 1990

- Chestnut Hill Local, June  - 1998, Dec. 1999, 2000, 2001

- Philadelphia Weekly, June  - 1998

- The Morning Call, Allentown, April 1998, June 1993

- Delaware County Daily News, January 1992

- Art Matters, February, 1990 - September, 1995, December 2000

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