Vanessa Prager in her studio. Photo by Fredrik Nilsen Studio
Vanessa Prager (b. 1984, Los Angeles) is an artist who is known for her elaborate impasto and classical painting technique. Her abstract paintings explore themes of identity, self-reflection, and the human condition in the 21st century. Since 2021, she has presented two solo shows with Diane Rosenstein Gallery, who published a monographic catalogue, Vanessa Prager: Paintings (2020-2024) in 2024. Other solo presentations include those at Kristin Hjellegjerde, Berlin (2019)/London (2018); The Hole, NYC (2018, 2016); Richard Heller, Santa Monica (2017); and Jenkins Johnson Gallery, San Francisco (2012). The artist’s work has also been featured in group exhibitions such as The Flower Show, L.A. Louver, Venice, CA (2023); The Street and The Shop, curated by Michael Slenske, Venice, CA (2022)/Los Angeles (2021); Go Figure!, curated by Beth Rudin DeWoody, Eric Firestone Gallery, East Hampton, NY (2019); Richard Heller Gallery, Santa Monica (2017); Russian Doll, M+B Gallery, Los Angeles (2015); Seven Sisters, Jenkins Johnson Gallery, San Francisco (2013); High Five, New Image Art, Los Angeles (2012); California Girls, Katherine Cone Gallery, Los Angeles (2012); Girls, girls, girls, Jenkins Johnson Gallery, New York (2011); and Crazy for Cult, Gallery 1988, Los Angeles (2008).