Strength Is Beauty is a deeply resonant and collaborative exhibition from two California-based artists: René Romero Schuler (b. 1968) and Monica Johnson (b. 1966).

Dear friends, creative soulmates, and avid hikers, Monica and René draw from the grounding energies of the natural world, the ethereal fog of the Bay Area, and an unshakable feminine spirit to inform their work.

Over the past year, both artists have poured their energies into creating pieces that reflect a shared vision: that true strength is not only beautiful—it is essential, sacred, and deeply human.

Monica Johnson’s multimedia works integrate elements from nature, invoking a sense of wonder, movement, and harmony.
Her totemic pieces stand boldly, expressing poise, confidence, and elemental strength. These sculptural forms provide a powerful counterbalance to the tender, figurative works of René Romero Schuler. René’s figures radiate themes of self-love, healing, and inner resilience—each one a quiet yet powerful embodiment of emotional depth and nurturing energy.

Together, Monica and René present a visual dialogue—an immersive experience where feminine power and beauty converge in their most honest, grounded, and luminous forms.

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Holiday Small Works Show

Opening November 7, 5:00-8:00 PM

This holiday season, Karen Anderer Fine Art is excited to showcase a collection of small works by our talented KAFA artists.