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35-Year Retrospective: Contemporary American Abstract Artist Baroness Kimberley Cleland Set for Landmark Solo Exhibition at Meta House Phnom Penh
PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA — Meta House is proud to present a captivating solo exhibition by contemporary American abstract artist, author, and global traveler Baroness Kimberley Cleland (Kimberley Gottfried Cleland). Opening November 27 2026, this highly anticipated showcase marks a definitive milestone in Cleland’s prolific 35-year international career, bringing a deeply refined collection of large-scale abstract acrylics and intricate graphic works to the heart of Cambodia’s cultural capital.
Cleland’s visual portfolio splits into two distinct, masterfully executed expressions: luminous, pure abstract canvases exploring the emotional equilibrium of light and color, juxtaposed with highly complex, structured “neurographic” acrylic pieces. These detailed graphic structures map out subconscious pathways, capturing the beautiful, chaotic energy of the shifting urban landscapes she has called home.
Born in Perry, Oklahoma, Cleland’s creative foundation was forged through fine arts education in the United States, launching a career that began with her debut solo exhibition in 1991. Her evolution as a nomadic artist is deeply intertwined with global cultural hubs; she has lived and worked off and on across Southeast Asia since 2006, marked by a major solo showcase in Singapore in 2010. Her artistic trajectory also features a defining five years in Paris, France, where she participated in a landmark group exhibition in 2012.
Over the last two years, Cleland’s presence in Europe has rapidly expanded with consecutive international showcases at Expo Metro Rome (2026), Expo Metro Madrid (2026), and a contemporary art showcase in Barcelona (2025). Her work has been heavily recognized in international print and digital art journals, including a recent global feature in the March 2026 edition of Artistonish Magazine.
Since establishing her permanent creative studio in Phnom Penh in 2022, Cleland has drawn continuous inspiration from the daily rhythms, landscapes, and vibrant energy of the “Kingdom of Wonder.” Beyond her fine art canvas projects, she operates the commercial brand Kimberley Cleland Lifestyle, designing and publishing hand-drawn adult coloring books distributed globally via Amazon.
“My artwork is a visual record of a 35-year dialogue between intuition and structure,” says Cleland. “Whether channeling the classical elegance of my years in France, the momentum of my recent exhibitions in Madrid and Rome, or the vibrant rhythms of Cambodia, my goal is to invite the viewer into my space, a moment of pause, reflection, and deep connection.”
The exhibition will open November 27th 2026, at Meta House, Phnom Penh, featuring an opening night artist reception. Media representatives, art collectors, and the public are cordially invited to attend.
About the Artist:
Baroness Kimberley Cleland is an international abstract artist and author. For more information on her portfolio, publications, and upcoming schedule, visit her official website or follow her updates via her verified social media channels.