Carranza had her first exhibit in 1996 at Marlbough Gallery in Hancock Park, followed by multiple exhibits at various Los Angeles galleries, including a solo exhibit of her Maria Felix paintings in 2001 at El Pueblo Gallery. She has  enjoyed a solo show at Carlotta's Passion in Los Angeles.,  representation at Centerlight Gallery and Eagle Fine Art in La Jolla, and Soho Gallery in Studio City.  Her work has been honored with a one-woman exhibit at the Cultural Center and Museum in Ensenada, following an exhibit of David Alvaro Siqueiros.  Carranza's paintings have been exhibited at the Museum of Latin America Art in Long Beach, Latino Art Museum in Claremont, and the Museum of Man in San Diego.

"My paintings relate one subject: the feminine mystique. Though the pieces most often depict females in various stages of life, they are self-portraits that serve as a metaphor for the human condition.

Since 1997, I've chronicled a feminine lineage from a great and glorious circle of women, past and present, with depictions of spirituality, sexuality and healing. Feminism is expressed in innumerable forms, including virgins, prostitutes, mothers, mermaids, field workers, and musicians, reflecting on the tender aspects of mankind"

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