Eros has been painting since he was 8 years old.
Early on, Eros' mother understood his intuitive artistic abilities and she enrolled him in one of Tijuana's premiere art schools, "La Casa de la Cultura." There, Eros began exploring the world of fine art.
It wasn't until Eros moved to the United States, however, that his artwork began to express his own personal view of humanity and spirituality, and, in 2001, he began to seriously focus his vision on a world that he believes is at times locked in illusion.
Perhaps the true power of Eros' work is his ability to see beyond perceptional reality. His paintings often employ countless symbols and signs that tap into a greater collective consciousness, forms that depict the archetypal realm lying just below the skin of everyday ordinary awareness.
Three prominent artists have influenced Eros' artistic vision: Salvador Dali, Fridha Kahlo, and Francesco Clemente. Eros explains, "I'm attracted to these painters because they claim their position and express it through their art."With Dali, I'm drawn to his surrealism, of course, and to his erotic qualities, too, but I'm also drawn to his humanitarian philosophy. With Fridha Kahlo, it's the autobiographical elements, for sure, and with Clemente, it's his compositions."
Eros' drawings are particularly expressive, a spontaneous interplay between form and content that some say uniquely captures the subjects at hand. Others say the connections and cross-references between Eros' autobiographical content and his portraits of life are attributed to his own fantasies and fears. Someplace in between the two may be where the truth is actually found. That is, what becomes evident is that something we might only admit as our own experience in private has suddenly been exposed for all to see.
> WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
"Extraordinary...
This is an artist to look out for!"
Ewa Wojciak
University of Southern California - Faculty
Roski School of Fine Arts.
"Arte de Eros has the prodigality and deftness found in the great tradition of the Spanish masters - Velasquez, Dali and Picasso. Outstanding work!"
Theadora Van Runkle
Costume Designer: Bullitt, Myra Breckenridge, Mame,
New York New York, Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, and 26 others.
Academy Award Nominee for Bonnie & Clyde, The Godfather, Part II, Peggy Sue Got Married.
"Impressive work!
Lovely pictures, very vigorous and sensitive. Just wonderful!"
William Haugse, ACE
Visual Artist, Poet, Playwright, and Award Winning Filmmaker
Nominated for an Oscar (for editing Hoop Dreams) and an Emmy, among others.
This year's documentary feature, No Imact Man, was debuted at Sundance.
"Eros' work is bold, strong, filled with life. We hosted a solo show of his work at our gallery to great success, so much so that we not only carried over pieces for a successive group show, but we would like to have him back again next year. Bravo!"
Maryam Seyhoun
Owner, Seyhoun Gallery
Beverly Hills, California
"Eros is an artist who pours his soul into his work. His work is personal, deeply layered with emotions, and filled with meaning and matters of eternal importance."
Charles Marder
Designer, Mi Alma Designs, Inc.
Sunset Junction
Los Angeles, California
> EXHIBITIONS IN USA
Los Angeles & Beverly Hills & Hollywood
2009-2010 - Seyhoun Gallery - Group Exhibition
2009 - Azteca Gallery - Decemberr Solo Show
2009 - Seyhoun Gallery - Solo Show
2009 - Los Angeles Center for Digital Art - Snap to Grid 2009 - Group Exhibition
2009 - The Loft at Liz's - Erotic...Ahh! - Group Exhibition
2009 - LA 2009 - Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery - All City Group Show
2009 - Azteca Gallery - July Solo Show
2009 - Mi Alma Designs Featured Artist Showcase - Solo Show
2008 - Citibank Galleries Los Angeles, VIP Group Art Exhibition
2008 - 24th St. Theatre Dia de los Muertos Visual Arts Exhibition
2008 - Downtown Artists Project (D.A.P.) Group Exhibition
2008 - World of Wonder (W.O.W.) Gallery (depARTed)
2008 - "The Mermaids" Mural (8 feet X 60 feet)
2007 - T-Gallery (Solo Show of Works)
2007 - The Wall Las Memorias Project (Noche de Colores y Cultura)
2007 - "La Llorana" Mural (25 feet X 90 feet)
2006 - Sabor Cultura Cafe (Figurative Abstractions)
2006 - Barnsdall Art Center (Dia de los Muertos)
2005 - Sabor Cultura Cafe (Angels)
2005 - Sabor Cultura Cafe (Internal Dialogue)
2005 - Sabor Cultura Cafe (El virus del Miedo)
2005 - Fine Art Gallery (Diversity)
2004 - Hansen Collections Gallery, Inc. (Exhibition)
2003 - Florence Art Gallery (Exhibition)
2002 - Radison Hotel (Unidos por la Causa for Alianza HIV awareness.)
2002 - Yorabil Gallery (Exhibition)
2002 - Self Help Graphics / Viejas Escandalosas (Va Por Juarez)
2001 - Pelins Gallery on Melrose (New Encounters)
2001 - Hollywood Forever (Alternative Installations)
2001 - Angeles Bohemios Cafe (Mujeres de Juarez)
2001 - Myan Theater (Gay Latino Exhibition)
2001 - Sabor Cultura Cafe (Soft Touch)
New York City
2006 - Judite Gallery (Love)
Palm Springs
2004 - Arena Art & Antiques (Exhibition)
> INTERNATONAL EXHIBITIONS
Worldwide Web
2009 - ART Slant - September Showcase Winner
2009 - Art In La Now
2009 - All Artists Gallery
Mexico
1992 - Centro Integral de Diseno Exposicion Iniciacion Aldiseno - Tijuana, Baja California
1984 - Casa de la Cultura (Paintings) - Tijuana, Baja California
1983 - Casa de la Cultura (Mask of Souls) - Tijuana, Baja California
> FILM / PERFORMANCE
2009 - "The Olde Religion" - Silverlake Neighborhood Council Arts & Culture Committee - Choreography and Performer
2009 - "Metamorphosis" - East Hollywood Earth Day Fesitval - Choreographer and Performer
2009 - "Metamorphosis" - Sunset Junction Artisans Showcase - Choreographer and Performer
2009 - "Metamorphosis" - Los Floristas Post Awards Reception - Choreographer and Performer
2006 - Dia de los Muertos Procession - Hollywood Cemetary - Co-Producer and Performer
2006 - Feathers in the Wind - Co-Producer and Art Director.
> EDUCATION
Mexico
High school: Eschool Techniue No. 1
Lazaro Cardenaz (Bachelor of Arts)
Center Integral of Designe (Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design)
La Casa de la Cultura (Studies in classical formative education in painting, sculpting, dance and folk art.)
USA
Self Help Graphics (Los Angeles)
Evans School - (Los Angeles)
Los Angeles City College