Artist Biography

Kimberly Aring Guillermo, born in Ohio, grew up living throughout the United States and Europe. This sparked her life-long passion for travel and new experiences. The countries that she continues to travel to and which inspire her the most include France, The Netherlands, Greece, and The Caribbean Islands.

In 2006, Kimberly participated in a five week International Rotary Professional Group Study Exchange in Normandy; Avranches, Cherbourg, Alencon, La Havre, and Yvetot. This experience marked a turning point in her life.

After teaching Art for 13 years in the Aiken County Public Schools, Kimberly retired from teaching to concentrate on her art full-time.

Falling in love in 2007, Kimberly married a Frenchman, Joan Guillermo. Up to now Kimberly has always signed her work as ARING, but as of July 6, 2007, all her work is signed GUILLERMO, signaling a new direction in her life and work.

Honors/Awards
2010 - MACK - One Man Show - McCormick, SC
2009 - Belton One of Two Man Exhibition - Belton
2009 - Exposition of Figurative Art - USCA Etherredge Aiken
2009 - a la Citadelle de Villefranche - sur - Mer - St.Paul de Vence, France
2009 - Women on Women Invitational Exhibit - Aiken
2009 - Exposition de Nus Artistique - Aiken No. 10
2009 - Featured Artist Aiken Center for Arts Gallery Show - Aiken
2008 - South Carolina State Art Competition - Juried Show - Merit Award - Columbia, SC
2008 - Belton - Juried Art Show - Merit Award - South Carolina
2008 - Union - Juried Art Show - Juried In - Union, SC
2007 - State House - One Man Exhibition - Columbia, SC
2006 - USCA Etherredge Center - One Man Show - Aiken, SC
2005 - Gallery on the Row - Joint Exhibition/Member - Augusta, Ga
2005 - Union - Juried Art Show - Best in Show - Union, SC
2005 - MACK- Juried Art Show - Best in Show - McCormick
2005 - USCA Etherredge Center - One Man Show - Aiken, SC
2004 - Aiken Artist Guild - Juried Art Show - Best in Show - Aiken, SC
2004 - Aiken Center for the Arts - One of Three Person Show - Aiken, SC
2004 - Charleston Row Gallery - One Man Show - Charleston, SC
2003 - Aiken County Museum Art Show - Aiken, SC
2003 - Western Carolina Art Competition - Best in Show - Aiken, SC
2003 - Horseplay Unveiled - Aiken, SC
2002 - Aiken Artist Guild - Juried Art Show - Merit Award - Aiken, SC
2002 - New Moon - One Man Show - Aiken, SC
2001 - Coffee Underground - One of Two Man Show - Greenville, SC
1996 - Lander University - One of Two Man Show - Greenwood, SC