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Originally from Germany, Kira Behnert embarked on her creative journey after moving to London in 2000. Initially focusing on property refurbishment, her passion for art soon became a central focus. In 2019, she completed an Art Diploma at the Putney School of Art & Design, marking the beginning of her professional art career. Since then, Kira has exhibited and sold her work across the United States and Europe. She is currently completing her MA at the Royal Academy of Arts in London. Kira specializes in abstract mixed media artworks, working on a variety of surfaces including canvas, hardwood panels, and monotype screen prints on paper. Her vibrant, contrast-rich pieces are deeply inspired by her diverse life experiences—from her childhood in Germany to travels across culturally rich and naturally beautiful countries, and her life in cosmopolitan London. Drawing on the American ideology that "anything is possible," which she absorbed during her student years in the U.S., Kira's art radiates an energetic and positive outlook on life. Her works are characterized by their spontaneity and abstract nature, deliberately left open to interpretation, inviting viewers into a moment of joyful discovery. Kira's practice is a testament to her inquisitive nature, blending a wide array of materials, including paints, ripped magazine images, found objects, and newsprint. Her monotype screen prints often emerge as abstract expressions of whimsical thoughts or imaginative escapes, with acrylic paints worked directly into the screen to create compelling narratives. Kira has exhibited at numerous art fairs in London and internationally, with upcoming shows at the Affordable Art Fair in Brussels and London. In addition to her fine art practice, she also undertakes design and art commissions for residential and commercial spaces, bringing her expertise in property development, interior design, and art to create bespoke pieces for large surfaces.