Karen Chapnick

(American, born 1950, died 2008)

Artist Karen Chapnick (1950-2008) was a textile artist. Her body of fiber-based artworks and paintings primarily explored color relationships.

Born in New York City, Chapnick received her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees at the University of California, Los Angeles. She immigrated to Canada in 1976 and was based in Vancouver, British Columbia.