Darla Bjork

Darla Bjork, born and raised in rural Minnesota, moved to New York City after finishing medical school in 1965. She channeled her creative energy into her career as a psychiatrist, tapping into the depth of appreciation and understanding for the human psyche. After some early explorations in stone sculpture, she turned her attention to painting in 1977. She’s been making paintings ever since. 

Bjork’s paintings often exemplify the hidden layers of human life. Her inspiration draws from a range of areas including childhood memories, forms in nature, landscapes, and the senses and emotions accompanying these experiences. Her understanding of the human mind and experience in psychology contribute to her creative efforts.  

Bjork has had solo exhibitions in the United States and Europe. Ever cognizant of the historical role and efforts of women artists generally, Darla became a founding member of the women run nonprofit collective, Ceres Gallery, in downtown Manhattan. In 1996 she left to join SOHO20 Gallery, where she is a board member and gallery artist.  Her work has been reviewed in The Woodstock Times, Kouvolan Sanomat (Finland), Women Artists’ News, and The Village Voice. She co-authored an essay published in Entering the Picture: Judy Chicago, The Fresno Feminist Art Program, and the Collective Visions of Women Artists, edited by Jill Fields, Routledge. 

 Website: https://www.darlabjork.com/

Exhibitions

May 23 - June 19, 2024
Curtain Call

August 3 - August 30, 2023
NOWHERE, NOW HERE

August 4 - August 31, 2022
Summer Selection

April 25 - May 22, 2019
Uncontrollable