Jennifer L King
Photo by Jonathan Botkin
THE ARTIST
Jennifer L. King was born in San Francisco, California, and raised in a large multiethnic family. Her mother is Chinese American, and her father is African American -both were talented artists in the visual and performing arts. Early exposure to an artist's life left a wide range of long-lasting impressions and encouraged her first career pursuits in health and science. However, she always maintained a creative practice in different mediums before committing her focus to oil painting. Exploring awe inspiring and playful ways to connect with the world we live in is a daily endeavor. Jennifer practices her art from her studio in the historic Hunters Point Shipyard in San Francisco, California.
THE ART
The complexity of being different and finding connections beyond those differences serves as a foundation for my work. I grew up with a strong reverence for our natural world and often found myself amused by familiar images hidden in accidental patterns - faces in flowers, cracks shaped like a house, etc. Boundless combinations metaphorically exhibit empathy and interconnetion between humans and nature. I communicate these concepts by elevating the ordinary through extraordinary perspectives, symbolism, and by challenging admiration for conventional beauty. Ultimately, I hope to inspire curiosity and wonderment with a touch of wit and levity.
J. L. King’s Frequently Asked Questions. Read More…
Work with King on a custom commission piece. Read More…
CV/EXHIBITION HISTORY
Solo Exhibitions:
2026. MINDS AT PLAY, Wallbox Gallery, S. San Francisco CA 6/26
IMPRESSIONS, Arch Enemy Arts Gallery, Philadelphia PA - 2/26
2022 ASSORTED FLAVORS, Luna Rienne Gallery, San Francisco CA - 10/22
Select Group Exhibitions:
2026 Restless Garden, Modern Eden Gallery, San Francisco CA
2025 4Squared, Arc Gallery, San Francisco CA
Mondo Flora, Wessling Contemporary, San Francisco CA
13th Anniversary Exhibit, Arch Enemy Arts Gallery, Philadelphia PA
Year Of The Snake, Modern Eden Gallery, San Francisco CA
2024 Aqua Art Miami, Arch Enemy Arts Gallery, Miami Fl
We Are Stardust, Luna Rienne Gallery, San Francisco CA
Brings May Flowers, Arch Enemy Arts Gallery, Philadelphia PA
Precious Metal, Modern Eden Gallery, San Francisco CA
2023 Sleight Of Hand, Luna Rienne Gallery, San Francisco CA (Trio)
The de Young Open, de Young Museum, San Francisco CA
Beyond Original, Modern Eden Gallery, San Francisco CA
Mother Earth, Stone Sparrow NYC, New York, NY
Year Of The Rabbit, Modern Eden Gallery, San Francisco CA
2022 Waking Dreams, Shoh Gallery, Berkeley CA. (Trio)
The Portrait Exhibit, Modern Eden Gallery, San Francisco CA
Pictures Of People, deYoung Museum, Digital Gallery special exhibit, San Francisco CA
Dog Days Of Summer, Stone Sparrow NYC Gallery, New York, NY
Spring Surreal, Stone Sparrow NYC Gallery, New York, NY
Local Legends, Mirus Gallery SF, San Francisco CA
AEA Spotlight Showcase, Arch Enemy Arts, Philadelphia PA
Dollhouse: Art As Serious Play, Arc Gallery, San Francisco CA
2021 The City Rises, Palette SF Gallery, San Francisco CA
The Devil Is In The Details, Stone Sparrow Gallery, New York, NY
Ark, Svane Family Foundation, San Francisco CA
Sweet Dreams And Twisted Realities, Luna Rienne Gallery, San Francisco CA (Trio)
The Portrait Show IX, Modern Eden Gallery, San Francisco,CA
Knowable Unknown, Wow X Wow Gallery, United Kingdom,
Actual Size, Modern Eden Gallery, San Francisco CA
Break Open, Secession Art and Design, 3235 Mission St., San Francisco CA
2020 BASL, Voss Gallery, San Francisco CA (juried)
10 X Ten, Faultline Artspace, Oakland CA (invite)
The de Young Open, de Young Museum, San Francisco CA (juried)
33rd Annual Solo Mujeres, Mission Cultural Center For Latino Arts, San Francisco
Everything But The Kitschen Sync, La Luz De Jesus Gallery, Los Angeles CA
Locals Only, Mirus Gallery, San Francisco CA
2019 Resolution, Palette Gallery, San Francisco CA
Inception, Palette Gallery, San Francisco CA.
A Night At The Movies V.2, Penumbra Gallery, Portugal
33rd Annual Laluzapalooza, La Luz De Jesus Gallery, Los Angeles CA
20, Penumbra Gallery, Portugal
After Dark, Gristle Gallery, Brooklyn NY
Mini Masterpieces, Revolution Gallery, Buffalo NY
2018 Quintessential, Luna Rienne Gallery, San Francisco CA
The Coaster Show, Gallery 30 South, Pasadena CA
The Revival, Cactus Gallery, Los Angeles CA
Selections, Heron Gallery, San Francisco CA
10 Years In Wonderland, 111 Minna Gallery, San Francisco CA.
Earth Action Initiative, UC Berkeley Campus CA
2017 Discolandia, Wonderland SF Gallery, San Francisco CA
2016 SFOS Exhibit, Midway Gallery, San Francisco CA
Vision: An Artist’s Perspective, Kaleid Gallery, San Jose CA
Award/Recognition
2023 The de Young Open 2023, juried exhibition, de Young Museum
2020 The de Young Open 2020, Juried Exhibition, de Young Museum
2020 Campaign Collateral Competition: Top Winner”, Artspan SF, CA
2017 Guide Competition Winner: Week 4 Award, Artspan Open Studios Guide Publication
Publication
2026 Edible SF Magazine, Front and Back Cover, Summer Issue
2024 415 Zine, Artist Profile, Spring Issue #1 2024
2023 48 HILLS MAGAZINE, Artist Profile, J.L. Kings Bold Curious Art Doesn’t Shy From The Peculiar, writer Mary Corbin
2020 Featured Artist, Trekell Professional Art Supplies
2020 Catalog Cover Art, Artspan SFOS Guide Catalog
2019 Artist Spotlight, Artspan SFOS Guide, San Francisco CA
Podcast Interviews
2022 Off The Easel Podcast, Artist Interview with Skye Becker-Yamakawa and Catherine Moore
2021 Drawing From Experience , Artist interview with Shane Izykowski