Eros Obregon

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                                                                                                                

"Each year we host our annual Dia de Los Muertos cultural celebration. This year [in 2010] we had the pleasure to partner with Arte de Eros, and his sister company Arte Without Borders, as we also included a themed art exhibition. Beyond Eros' own work hanging in the show, he also curated the overall event, drawing top artists from throughout the Los Angeles art world (and beyond!). Our experience was so positive, that we have decided to offer Eros an ongoing curatorial role. Trabajo dios Eros. Y muchas gracias por sus esfuerzos!"

"I think what stands out for me with Eros (and with his partner Paul), is a profound generosity of spirit. You know when you attend an Eros art event, that you are being welcomed into a creative and giving family; one that reaches out to enfold all comers in an ever-inclusive manner; one that says, "Art is the Breath of Life, the Creative Force. Come in, Breathe Deeply, and Help Create a Better World."

J Michael Walker
Artist, Author
http://www.JMichaelWalker.com

"I really love my original print from Eros' Bus Stop series. I like the style of the image done in pastels - colors with harsh black accents and the exaggerated hand. The print quality is top notch. I'm equal parts pleased and impressed with the whole work."

j. Reto
Visual Artist
Assistance Director, Affinity Galleries
Los Angeles, California

"I count Eros as one of my treasured artist clients. When I look at Eros' art, I feel the movement of his brush strokes and they touch my soul. While he may just now be emerging with a more general recognition of his work, his art is nonetheless museum quality. This is an artist well on his way!"

Viva Sullivan
Viva Sullivan Fine Picture Frames
http://www.VivaSullivan.com
 

"We hosted the introduction of the first of Eros' new line of Limited Edition Fine Art Prints. We can't tell you how well these works were received - both the artwork and the quality of the prints themselves. Later that same year (2009), we offered a second solo show, a "Bohemian night" filled with art and performance. Whenever Eros' work is hung, an energy is created; the artists, the poets, and the patrons, too, turn out! Salute, amore!""

Lucia Marano and Enrique Valdez
Proprietors, Azteca Gallery
Echo Park / Los Angeles, California

"I attended a recent opening at the Seyhoun in Beverly Hills. One artist clearly stood out from the rest. What a pleasant surprise! Eros' work is top notch!"

Ron Lemke
Art Dealer
Los Angeles, California

"Incredible artist, fine quality and delightful sense of color!"

David Pirinelli
Art Director - Television and Film
Los Angeles, California

"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

"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, Godfather 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 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. Bravo!"

Charles Marder
Designer, Mi Alma Designs, Inc.

> EXHIBITIONS IN USA                                                                                                                              

Los Angeles & Beverly Hills & Hollywood

2010 - Encuentro Latino Art Gallery - Long Beach - 37 Art Works from the Arte de Eros Collection
2010 - Instituto Cultural Mexicano en La Placita Olvera - Al Otro Lado ~ The Other Side - Group Exhibition

2010 - El Centro Del Pueblo's Dia de Los Muertos - Group Exhibition - also Curated by Arte de Eros 

2010 - D&R Studio - Rancho Mirage, CA - Group Exhibition
2010 - ART Detectable - LAGLC, Village at Ed Gould Plaza

2010 - Art Contemporary Pasadena - Group Exhibition

2010 - Seyhoun Gallery - March Group Exhibition

2009-2010 - Seyhoun Gallery - December-January Group Exhibition

2009-2010 - Azteca Gallery - December-February 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

2010 - D&R Studio-Gallery - "Man is Art" Group Exhibition

2004 - Arena Art & Antiques - Solo Show

> INTERNATONAL EXHIBITIONS                                                                                                            

Worldwide Web

2010 - Blue Canvas

2010 - Art Traffic
2010 - Art Fortune

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                                                                                                                          

2010 - Encuentro Latino Art Gallery - Long Beach - Choreographer and Performer
2010 - "Dance of the Deer" - Instituto Cultural Mexicano en La Placita Olvera - Choreographer and Performer
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