Zak Prekop

Bio

Zak Prekop (b. 1979, Chicago) is a Hudson Valley-based painter known for his intricate, nonrepresentational works. For more than two decades, he has explored painting’s ability to compress time by developing compositional strategies that balance spontaneity with meticulous mark-making. His works collapse multiple interpretations—such as the impulsive, expressive nature of action painting and the precise, optical effects of hard edge geometric compositions—creating an awareness of time as viewers decipher the artist’s actions. Prekop’s solo exhibitions include Maxwell Graham Gallery, New York, NY; Galería Marta Cervera, Madrid, Spain; Shane Campbell Gallery, Chicago, IL; and Hagiwara Projects, Tokyo, Japan. His work is held in collections at the Walker Art Center, the Columbus Museum of Art, the Museum of Modern Art and the Carnegie Museum of Art.