Carlos Beltran Arechiga is a Mexican-American artist whose work navigates the delicate balance between figuration and abstraction. Born in Mexico City and currently residing in Whittier, CA, Arechiga’s artistic journey began with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Universidad de Guadalajara, México. His extensive exhibition history includes numerous international venues, underscoring his global reach and influence.

Arechiga’s art is rooted in existential ambiguity, reflected in the fluctuating relationship between figuration and abstraction. His works express the tension between gestural markings and structured forms, creating a dynamic visual experience that challenges viewers' perceptions. The recurring themes and edifices in his paintings symbolize the conventional "American Dream," while his abstract, gestural markings disrupt and question these preconceived notions, exploring the concept of a "Promised Land."

In his creative process, Arechiga employs oil and acrylic on canvas and linen, skillfully merging different media to enhance the depth and texture of his pieces. His recent works, such as "California Stars Aquarius" (2022) and "Keep Your Eyes on the Prize" (2022), exemplify his ability to blend traditional and contemporary techniques, offering a critique of societal structures and the accessibility of resources and opportunities across various communities and economies.

Selected Artworks:

  1. California Stars Aquarius (2022) – Oil, acrylic on linen, 61x52 inches.

  2. Keep Your Eyes on the Prize (2022) – Oil, acrylic on linen, 63x52 inches.

  3. Dog Walker (2018) – Oil, acrylic on canvas, 20x16 inches.

Arechiga’s work has been featured in prominent international exhibitions, including the "QiPO24" international art fair in Mexico City and "Art Madrid" with 3 Punts Galeria in Madrid, Spain. His contributions to the art world extend beyond his creations, as he actively participates in curatorial projects and international art exchanges, fostering cultural dialogue and collaboration.

By examining both tangible and intangible structures that shape our world, Carlos Beltran Arechiga’s art invites viewers to reflect on their own perceptions and the societal constructs that influence them. His work serves as a powerful commentary on the complexities of modern life and the enduring quest for identity and belonging.

CARLOS BELTRAN ARECHIGA CV
Nationality – Mexican-American
Web: www.carlosbeltranart.com
Born in Mexico City, lives and works in Whittier CA.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Universidad de Guadalajara, México.

SELECTED EXHIBITIONS

2024-
“QiPO24” – an international art fair in Mexico City.
“Art Madrid” International Art Fair with 3 Punts Galeria, Madrid, Spain
“Anochecer” Solo show at Tufenkian Fine Arts, Glendale, CA.
“Internal Affairs” at Durden and Ray, Los Angeles, CA.
“Supermarket Art Fair” international art fair in Stockholm, Sweden.

2023-
“QiPo23 – an international art fair in Mexico City.
“Tieze” – an exhibition coinciding with the LA art week in Los Angeles, CA.
“Disparate Alleys” – at Gallery 70 in Tirana, Albania.
“The Flesh” – at the Torrance Art Museum in Torrance, CA.
“Melting Furnace” – at Galleria Rankka in Helsinky, Finland.
“A Time And A Place” – at Galleri Rostrum in Malmo, Sweden.
“International Supermarket Art Fair” - Stockholm, Sweden.
“Mithos & Other Tragic Pleasures” – at the Fosforita Gallery in Madrid, Spain.
“TRYST” an alternative art fair – Torrance, CA.
“Nomad II” a Contemporary Art Survey by the Torrance Art Museum – Torrance, CA.

2022-
“Tieze” – an exhibition coinciding with the LA art week in Los Angeles, CA.
“Berlin-Los Angeles Connect” a contemporary art exchange in Berlin, Germany.
“International Supermarket Art Fair” - Stockholm, Sweden.

2021-
“Coming Into Focus” – a contemporary art show in Long Beach, CA.
“Nomad” a contemporary art survey by the Torrance art Museum in Torrance, CA.

2020-
“QiPO2” – an international art fair in Mexico City.
“Personal Contacts V” at Durden and Ray in Los Angeles, CA
“Artists & Poems” Virtual exhibition at suturo.com

2019-
“Spinning Straw Into Gold” – at the Los Angeles Mission College, Sylmar, CA.
“Micro-Macro” - an International Exchange with Luxemburg at the Centre Culturel Abbaye
de Neumunster.
“Place & Displace” - a Solo show at the Irvine Fine Arts Center, CA.
“B-LA Connect” - show at the Galerie Axel Obiger in Berlin, Germany.
“Figura” - an international exchange with Luxemburg at Durden & Ray, Los Angeles,
CA. “Acidic Taste”- an international exchange with Grupo Muto from Budapest at the
Bendix in Los Angeles, CA.
“CoLab 4” an international exchange with Rotterdam at the Torrance Museum of art, CA.
“Los Angeles Spring Break Art Fair”- Los Angeles, CA.
“From the Edge of the World” - Durden and Ray International Exchange with the Ekkisens
Art Center in Reykjavik, Iceland.
“QiPO 01”- International Art Fair, Mexico City.
“International Supermarket Art Fair”, Stockholm, Sweden.

2018-
“Conversations Focus on Contemporary Latin American Painting", Tufenkian Fine Art
Gallery, Glendale, CA.
“Modern and Contemporary Latin American Masters’ Auction” at the Orange County
Center for Contemporary Art, Santa Ana, CA.
“Odd Convergences” at the Korean Cultural Center, Los Angeles, CA.
“Pairings” at Denk Gallery, Los Angeles, CA.
“A Heap of Broken Images” at the Aegean Center for Fine Arts, Paros, Greece.
“Calafia” at the Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum, San Bernardino, CA.
“Found/Missing” at the Los Angeles Mission College, Sylmar, CA.

2017-
“Baker’s Dozen a Contemporary Art Survey” at the Torrance Art Museum, Torrance, CA.
“Stigma”, at the Bowers Museum, Santa Ana, CA.
“The Flat Files”, at Tiger Strikes Asteroid, Bushwick NYC.
2016-
“Gravitas” at The Brand Art Center, Burbank, CA.
SHORT DOCUMENTARY FEATURE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuBVv7xIq7Q&feature=youtu.be
AWARDS AND GRANTS
2017 Merit of recognition: The Silicon Valley Western Bureau Art Prize
2018 First place: Made in California, annual competition.
2019 Public Art commission for the City of Santa Ana, CA for the Delhi Community
Center.

CURATORIAL PROJECTS
2024 – QiPo 24 , Mexico City.
2024 – Al Margen, Division 9 Gallery, Riverside, CA.
2023 –Mythos and Other Tragic Pleasures, at Fosforita Gallery in Madrid, Spain.
2023- CoLab- International Exchange between a Los Angeles and Madrid galleries.
2023- QiPo23 International Art Fair, Mexico City.
2020- QiPO 02 International Art Fair, Mexico City.
2019- QiPO 01 International Art Fair, Mexico City.
-Figura an International Exchange with Luxembourg, Los Angeles,
CA - Mental Health Stigma Reduction Arts”, Bowers Museum,
Santa Ana CA.
2018- Conversations, Tufenkian Fine Arts, Glendale, CA
- “Modern and Contemporary Latin American Masters” Auction at the Center for
Contemporary Art, Santa Ana, CA.
-Mental Health Stigma Reduction Arts at the Bowers Museum, Santa Ana CA.

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
2019 City of Irvine Arts & Culture
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTKf26Yo6JE
2015-Gallery Peeks- Exhibits Worth Seeing:
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2016- Fresh Faces in art – Artists you should know, Frabrik Magazine:
https://issuu.com/fabrik/docs/fabrik33?e=1031955/3670505