CAROLINA GARCIA
Making art is my way of living, an extension of who I am and how I connect with the world. Creativity has been an intrinsic part of my personality for as long as I can remember, a natural response to exploring my inner world and translating it outward. Although my degree is in communication, I see no difference between communication and art; both are bridges that connect the internal and external, allowing me to express thoughts and emotions that words alone cannot capture.
For me, the act of painting is a form of exploration and discovery, a way to delve into my subconscious and engage with the complexities of the world around me. I approach my work intuitively, without a fixed vision of the final outcome, allowing each piece to emerge organically. My intuition serves as a guide, a catalyst that transforms unconscious thoughts, feelings, and dreams into tangible shapes and colors.
I am deeply inspired by the intricacies of everyday life and how our minds process experiences, whether through expression, suppression, or transformation. My work often reflects emotional states, inner conflicts, and subconscious impressions, prioritizing emotional resonance over realism.
I work across various mediums -watercolors, acrylics, wax pastels, oil sticks, and inks- often combining them in unexpected ways. My supports range from paper and canvas to wood and other found materials. In last years, I have incorporated collage into my practice, using magazine cutouts, marketing materials, documents, and found objects. These materials, loaded with cultural significance, create layered images that invite viewers to reflect on their own existence and how external forces influence our perceptions and choices.
Working in series allows me to explore these themes across multiple pieces simultaneously, experimenting with different sizes and materials while maintaining a cohesive narrative. Through my art, I aim to create a dialogue with the viewers, inviting them to question, feel, and discover alongside me.
EDUCATION
Universidad de Lima
Bachelors degree in Mass Communications with a Minor in Journalism
Graduated Year 1989
Lima, Peru
ART TRAINING
Watercolor workshops with Daniel Peña
Escuela Superior de Arte Corriente Alterna Lima, Peru
Drawing and Oil Painting workshops with Ana Maria Pizarro
Pizarro’s Studio Lima, Peru
Perspective and Oil Painting workshops with Enrique Polanco
Polanco’s Studio Lima, Peru
LATEST EXHIBITIONS
Art Madrid 2025
O-Art Project March 5 - 9, 2025 Madrid, Spain
74th Annual Beaux Art Festival of Art
Solo Booth January 18 - 19, 2025 Coral Gables, Miami
Red Dot Art Fair
Biscayne Art Collective December 4 - 8, 2024 Wynwood, Miami
VOLTA Art Fair
O-Art-Project September 4 - 8, 2024 Chelsea, New York
Feria de Arte ETC at Galeria Wu
O-Art-Project April 23rd to May 4th, 2024 Lima, Peru
73rd Annual Beaux Art Festival of Art
Solo Booth January 13 - 14, 2024 Coral Gables, Miami
SPECTRUM Miami Art Fair
Solo Booth December 6 - 10, 2023 Wynwood, Miami
Pinecrest Gardens Art Festival
Solo Booth January 21 - 22, 2023 Pinecrest, Miami
72nd Annual Beaux Art Festival of Art
Solo Booth January 14 - 15, 2023 Coral Gables, Miami
35th Annual Las Olas Art Fair
Solo Booth October 15 - 16, 2022 Las Olas, Fort Lauderdale
71st Annual Beaux Art Festival of Art
Solo Booth January 15 - 16, 2022 Coral Gables, Miami