COL Gallery is pleased to present "Susan Weil," March 14 - May 9, 2025.

Susan Weil (b.1930) is a New York-based artist known for her innovative approach to painting, collage, and mixed media. A key figure in postwar American art, she was deeply connected to the Abstract Expressionist movement and among the pioneering artists exploring new dimensions of form, space, and movement in painting.

A student at Black Mountain College in the late 1940s, Weil studied under Josef Albers and was part of an influential circle that included Ruth Asawa, Elaine de Kooning, and Dorothea Rockburne. Throughout her career, she has developed a distinct visual language incorporating layered, fragmented compositions, dynamic paper constructions, and experimental materials.

For eight decades, Weil’s work has engaged with themes of deconstruction and transformation, often explored through the lens of abstraction and collage. Her early experimentations with multiple perspectives, layered compositions, and reconfigured forms reflect an interest in the complexities of perception, memory, and time.

Weil has exhibited widely throughout the United States and internationally, with her work held in major collections, including the Museum of Modern Art, New York, the Dallas Museum of Art, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. She is represented by Sundaram Tagore Gallery and JDJ Gallery.

Upcoming Exhibitions:

"Built on the Backs of Women" May 16 - July 6, 2025.

The art world, long dominated by men, has often been built on the unacknowledged labor, creativity, and resilience of women. "Built on the Backs of Women," curated by Kelly Cahn examines the systemic erasure of women’s contributions while celebrating their enduring impact on art history and culture. The exhibition focuses on female artists including Janet Sobel and Vivian Springford, among others, whose groundbreaking ideas and practices were appropriated or overshadowed by male counterparts who gained widespread recognition for innovations that were not theirs to claim.

"Karl" Opening May 3rd at Levi's Plaza.

Karl is proud to announce its forthcoming exhibition in honor of AAPI Heritage Month, opening May 3rd at Levi’s Plaza. This special presentation will celebrate the expansive and evolving contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islander artists, highlighting their voices, histories, and artistic practices.

Building on the momentum of Karl’s previous pop-up exhibition, this show reaffirms the collective’s dedication to fostering dialogues and strengthening community through art. By bringing together a diverse roster of artists working across painting, sculpture, installation, and mixed media, the exhibition will explore themes of cultural heritage, migration, identity, and resistance. The participating artists engage in deeply personal and socially resonant narratives, offering perspectives that challenge, redefine, and expand the understanding of AAPI experiences.

The Bay Area has long been shaped by the creativity, resilience, and activism of the AAPI community. From historical movements that have redefined civil rights to contemporary artistic expressions that push the boundaries of tradition and innovation, AAPI artists continue to shape the cultural fabric of the region and beyond. This exhibition serves not only as a celebration of these contributions but also as a critical reflection on the stories, struggles, and triumphs that have defined generations.

Karl invites audiences to engage with this powerful body of work, encouraging conversations that honor the past, confront the present, and envision a more inclusive and representative future. As the collective expands its mission to support emerging and established artists alike, the exhibition underscores the vital role of art in amplifying voices that have been historically overlooked or marginalized.

Through this presentation, Karl seeks to create a space where art becomes a conduit for connection, understanding, and action—a place where the richness of AAPI identities are not only seen and celebrated but deeply felt.

Participating Organizations:
COL Gallery
Creativity Explored
Glass Rice
Jonathan Carver Moore
Root Division
Schlomer Haus
Among others