With a BFA in Illustration from the School of Visual Arts (SVA), Miriam Blanke brings a sharp graphic sensibility and a deep understanding of visual communication to the canvas. Having built a career as an Art Director, a role maintained today through her independent practice, Honeycomb Studio, Miriam bridges the gap between commercial design principles and fine art exploration.

This dual background fuels a fine art practice focused on colorful abstract and geometric compositions. Working primarily in acrylics and oils on canvas, the work centers on the vivid relationships that emerge when colors interact. Bold, structured geometric forms collide with fluid, painterly gestures to create a dynamic visual dialogue.

At the heart of the work is an exploration of duality: the ongoing tension between hard and soft, control and spontaneity, structure and freedom. These visual contrasts mirror the delicate balancing acts navigated in daily human life. By capturing this push and pull on canvas, Miriam creates vibrant, reflective spaces that invite viewers to consider their own pursuit of equilibrium amidst everyday complexities.