Kimberly Maruska, a native of Minnesota's Twin Cities, discovered her passion for capturing the essence of life through the lens of a camera. Armed with a bachelor's degree in Photography from the College of Visual Arts, she embarked on a journey of self-discovery that would shape her artistic vision.

The allure of exploration led Kimberly to the picturesque landscapes of Portland, Oregon, where the vast beauty of the great outdoors became a profound influence on her work. What initially started as a personal odyssey evolved into a lifelong quest to delve into the depths of her inner being and unravel the mysteries of the world around her.

Immersing herself in outdoor adventures, Kimberly skillfully employs film and double exposure techniques to manipulate reality, with a keen focus on landscapes and life itself. Her work serves as a testament to the transformative power of nature, capturing the essence of fleeting moments and immortalizing them in a visual narrative.

After years of honing her craft in the Pacific Northwest, Kimberly has returned to her roots in the Twin Cities. She continues to manipulate natural objects and landscapes, using them as a canvas to create windows into a new world. Kimberly Maruska's art invites viewers to see beyond the ordinary, encouraging them to explore the profound beauty that exists in both the inner self and the world that surrounds us.

Solo Shows:
2016    Nature and Humanity. Coffee House Northwest. Portland, Oregon
2013    Earth and Sky. Coffee House Northwest. Portland, Oregon
2010    Street Art Installation. Posies. Portland, Oregon
2008   Street Art Installation. Collosso. Portland, Oregon
2006   GroundWorks. Lilith. Portland, Oregon

Juried Shows:
2019 Light Conversations. Pop Up Projection: Vol 1, Disjecta. Portland, Oregon
2019 Observations in the Ordinary. Subjectively Objective. Rochester Hills, Michigan
2019 PNW 40, LightBox Photographic Gallery. Astoria, Oregon
2018    Myths, Legends, and Dreams. PhotoPlace Online Gallery. Middlebury, Vermont
2017    Rise, Concordia Gallery. St. Paul, Minnesota
2016    PDX 30, LightBox Photographic Gallery. Astoria, Oregon
2005   Alumni, CVA, St. Paul, Minnesota
2002   Photorama, CVA, St. Paul, Minnesota
1999    Hatch, CVA, St. Paul, Minnesota

Group Shows:
2005   Rust. Portland, Oregon
2003   End. CVA, St. Paul, Minnesota
2002   Green Room. CVA, St. Paul, Minnesota
2001    Photo IV Show. CVA, St. Paul, Minnesota
2000   Flood. Orbit Gallery. St. Paul, Minnesota

Awards:
2019  Juror’s Award #2, PNW 40, LightBox Photographic Gallery. Astoria, Oregon
2016 Honorable Mention, PDX 30, LightBox Photographic Gallery. Astoria, Oregon

Publications:
2019 Observations in the Ordinary. Subjectively Objective. Rochester Hills, Michigan
2018  Myths, Legends, and Dreams. An Exhibition at PhotoPlace. Middlebury, Vermont

Education:
2003  BFA. College of Visual Arts. St. Paul, Minnesota