Current Exhibit - Kim ParkER
ABSTRACT gARDENS
JUNE 3-30, 2026
Maxfield Engine House
713 Main St. Boonton NJ 07005
973-910-2400
NJ Highlands Coalition is pleased to welcome back Kim Parker, who will exhibit her new "Abstract Gardens" paintings!
A dynamic and captivating exhibition of new abstract paintings by the internationally acclaimed artist, award-winning lifestyle designer & author
Instagram @kimparkerstyle
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About Kim and this exhibit
These new, large abstract works are inspired by both my passion for working with rich and exuberant color and my connection to Nature.
After four decades living and working in New York City, painting millions of flowers for both the fashion and home decor industries, my husband and I moved to the rural Sussex County landscape.
A deeply inspired response to Nature slowly awakened in me. I took my materials outside on the deck overlooking the lake to paint to a rich, sonic accompaniment of birds. There was so much beauty to behold and freedom in Nature. My gestures could no longer be contained as they had in the city. Delicate limbs and bright yellow Light inspired a visceral response and a new found freedom in my creative process to these Natural elements.
Canvas
Kim Parker
Forsythia
acrylic on canvas
56"h x 48"w
Kim Parker
Gaia
acrylic on canvas
56"h x 48"w
Kim Parker
Reverie
acrylic on canvas
56"h x 48"w
Kim Parker
English Garden
acrylic on canvas
48"h x 48"w
Kim Parker
Poppies and Daffodils
acrylic on canvas
48"h x 48"w
Kim Parker
Empyrean
acrylic on canvas
48"h x 48"w
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Gouache & Ink
Kim Parker
Marigold Meadow
gouache on paper
Kim Parker
Zinnia Meadow
Gouache and ink on paper
Kim Parker
July Blooms
gouache and ink on paper
not for sale
Kim Parker
Dahlias
archival pigment print on paper (orig. gouache on paper)
Kim Parker
Marigolds
Gouache and ink on paper
Kim Parker
Zinnia Meadow $1800
Gouache and ink on paper
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KIM PARKER: Interior Gardens
March 7 to April 5, 2025, BOONTON NJ
An exhilarating exhibit of art and design surface products as well as paintings, textiles, fashions, home furnishings and more. The internationally acclaimed artist, award-winning lifestyle designer and Abrams author launches the NJ Highlands Coalition's "Artists as Advocates for the Highlands" exhibit series.
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PLAN YOUR VISIT
Admission and events FREE & open to the public
CLOSING PARTY
Join us for Kim's ART & DESIGN TALK AND BOOK SIGNING!
FRIDAY, April 4, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Doors open at 10:00 a.m. Friday
REGULAR VISITING HOURS THIS WEEK
Exhibit ends Saturday, April 5 at 5:30 p.m.
Maxfield Engine House
713 Main Street, Boonton NJ
973-910-2400
About kim Parker
"Kim Parker's experience of joy and wonder of the natural world is unconditionally expressed in her work. The NJ Highlands Coalition's mission is to protect the water and other natural and cultural resources of the Highlands. We would be remiss to not include those who are moved by the region's natural beauty as fellow advocates for protecting the Highlands because beauty is worth fighting for to protect!"
- Elliott Ruga, Policy and Communication Director, New Jersey Highlands Coalition.
ARTIST SOCIAL MEDIA:
Instagram @kimparkerstyle
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ARTIST STATEMENT
"For the past four decades, and all of my life, I’ve been drawn to painting flowers and gardens in vivid colors. My early career and foundation as a serious, classically trained flutist made me aware of not only my love of harmony, but composing as well.
Creating a garden has always been the visual metaphor of a symphonic composition. The graceful and dynamic movements of stems and leaves set the rhythm, while the dialogue between exuberantly colorful wildflowers provide the joyful melody. All of my floral designs and paintings are organic in nature; never preplanned - which is why the creative process has always remained fresh. My mission has always been to bring the beauty of the garden indoors, an Interior Garden.
This past summer and Fall I discovered the beautiful zinnia and sunflower fields of the New Jersey Highlands that inspired a new series of floral paintings and tranquil, snow- covered woods. After four decades living and designing in NYC and recently relocating to The Highlands, I am discovering the rural beauty of this region and I feel it is reminiscent of a pastorale Mahler symphony.
This exhibition chronicles my journey in the art and design realms, and the many surfaces that my flowers have danced upon for more than four decades
Kim Parker
Click the links below, or scroll down to view the art
KIM PARKER - Canvas Paintings
KIM PARKER - Watercolor Paintings
KIM PARKER Rugs, Pillows, Bedding
Current Exhibit - Kim ParkER
ABSTRACT gARDENS
JUNE 3-30, 2026
Maxfield Engine House
713 Main St. Boonton NJ 07005
973-910-2400
NJ Highlands Coalition is pleased to welcome back Kim Parker, who will exhibit her new "Abstract Gardens" paintings!
A dynamic and captivating exhibition of new abstract paintings by the internationally acclaimed artist, award-winning lifestyle designer & author
Instagram @kimparkerstyle
SCROLL DOWN TO VIEW TWO GALLERIES OF PAINTINGS
About Kim and this exhibit
These new, large abstract works are inspired by both my passion for working with rich and exuberant color and my connection to Nature.
After four decades living and working in New York City, painting millions of flowers for both the fashion and home decor industries, my husband and I moved to the rural Sussex County landscape.
A deeply inspired response to Nature slowly awakened in me. I took my materials outside on the deck overlooking the lake to paint to a rich, sonic accompaniment of birds. There was so much beauty to behold and freedom in Nature. My gestures could no longer be contained as they had in the city. Delicate limbs and bright yellow Light inspired a visceral response and a new found freedom in my creative process to these Natural elements.