Meryl Pataky
Originally from South Florida, Meryl Pataky moved to San Francisco in 2002 to attend the Academy of Art University. She fell in love with the tactile nature of sculpture and pursued a BFA in the major. Meryl’s work consistently revolves around elements found on the periodic table. From silver and copper to neon, iron and carbon, Meryl creates a variety of abstract mixed media works that relate to her concept of universal connectedness. In doing so, Meryl combines technical expertise–from welding to glasswork to papermaking–with her own personal narrative, building complex pieces that invite the viewer to guess at what thoughts and experiences influenced her process.
Selected Press
San Francisco Magazine
KQED Interview
Live Fast Magazine
7x7Magazine
SF Gate
Beautiful Decay Studio Visit
Arrested Motion Interview
Representation
Athen B. Gallery - Oakland
Stephanie Chefas Projects - Portland
Selected Exhibitions & Projects
Upcoming: Art Basel 2016
"Colorways" // Stephanie Chefas Projects // Portland // 2016
Smashbox X Meryl Pataky Holiday Collaboration // 2015 - 2016
4%ers // Athen B. Gallery // Oakland // 2016
Installation // 12' Abstract Neon Chandelier // Albion Social Club // 2016
"Illuminations" // Museum of Neon Art // Los Angeles // 2016
"Supersonic Invitational" // Spoke Art// San Francisco // 2015
"House Warming" // Athen B. Gallery // 2015
Group // "Almost Human" // Converge Gallery // Pennsylvania // 2015
"Six Degrees" // FFDG // San Francisco // 2015
"The Golden Hour" // White Walls Gallery // San Francisco // 2015