Katherine Bradford

American b. 1942

Katherine Bradford is a prominent American painter known for her ethereal, figurative works that explore themes of isolation, community, and the human experience. Her dreamlike compositions, often featuring swimmers, superheroes, and other archetypal figures, are rendered in soft, luminous colors and layered brushstrokes. Bradford’s distinctive use of light and texture gives her paintings a sense of weightlessness, while her figures seem to float in ambiguous, often surreal environments.

Bradford’s career gained significant momentum in the 2000s, and she is now recognized as one of the leading voices in contemporary figurative painting. Her work challenges traditional representations of the body and space, often blending abstraction with figuration in a way that feels both intimate and universal. Bradford’s ability to evoke deep emotional resonance through her minimalist yet expressive forms has made her limited-edition prints and original works highly collectible.

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Katherine Bradford (photo by Jennifer Samet for Hyperallergic)