about the artist

roberta kiphuth

artist & instructor

Art has been part of my life from a very early age. I have always enjoyed the process and freedom of creating art as it has way of activating our senses, memories and emotions in a unique way. As artists we often use those senses, memories and emotions as an impetus for creating. My work often starts with an idea that evolves and changes throughout the process resulting in a sometimes surprising and unexpected outcome. For me, this is the joy of doing art.

Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.

– THOMAS MERTON

I work non-representational (abstractly), focusing on visual balance and harmony. I am fascinated by what is not said in art and how it can pull us in and let us build our own stories about what we see and feel.

I believe that all of us has an artist within. We just need to find it. It may not be doing art or music, but there are many ways to tap into our creative side. It is important to keep this part of us alive — helping to balance our lives and the universe.

If you are interested in art classes, workshops or private instruction, see Detati Art.

showings & exhibitions

Women Artists Making Their Mark 2025 – O’Hanlon Center for the Arts, CA

Abstract Zone – 2025 (3rd Annual Juried Exhibition) 2025 – Online

Solo Exhibition – Donata Realty, Santa Clara, CA 2025

“Playing with Light” Show 2025 – Addison-Penzak JCC, CA

Pacific Art League Member Exhibit 2025 – Palo Alto

SCVWS “Playing with Light” 2025 – Addison-Penzak JCC, Los Gatos

SVOS Preview Show 2025 – Los Altos Library

Pacific Art League – Watercolor Exhibit 2025 – Palo Alto

City of Sunnyvale’s Exhibit Program
Solo Show – Senior Center – July 10 2024 – August 21, 2024

Pacific Art League Member Exhibit  2024, 2025 – Palo Alto

SVOS Pre-show 2024 – Community School of Music & Art

SCVWS “California Colors” Member Exhibit 2023 – Saratoga Library

Community Art Show 2023 – Peninsula Jewish Community Center

Watermedia Unbounded 2023 – Los Altos Library

Silicon Valley Open Studios 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

SVOS Pre-show 2023

• Community School of Music & Art
• Maker Nexus
• Los Altos Library

Art Faculty Exhibition 2023 – Community School of Music & Art

Simultaneous Assembly 2022 – 6th Street Studios & Art Center

52nd Annual SCVWS Annual Show 2020 – Addison-Penzak JCC