Page 66 - Reader's House Magazine Issue 52

CARLOS BELTRAN ARECHIGA
ART & CULTURE
arlos Beltran Arechiga is a visionary artist whose work explores themes of identity, cultural nuance, and environmental intercon- nectedness. His distinctive style, combining
Visionary Artist Explores Identity and Belonging
Carlos Beltran Arechiga Embodies Identity, Ambiguity, and Justice in Dynamic Contemporary Art
Carlos Beltran Arechiga’s art weaves cultural narratives, environmental
justice, and existential ambigC
uity, engaging viewers through balance, tensi- on, and layered exploration of societal structures and personal experiences.
figuration and abstraction, positions him at the forefront of contemporary art. Through his dynamic creations, Arechiga delves into the spaces “in-between,” urging viewers to reflect on the complexities of existence, be- longing, and the structures weaving human experience.
Arechiga’s journey as a painter and immigrant infuses his compositions with depth and vibrance, bridging his diverse worlds through intricate visual narratives. His canvases beco- me both personal explorations and universal reflections, in- corporating textures and materials—such as aged construction tarps—that carry historical and emotional weight. By melding
66 II Reader’s House
M“y exploration of subjects that strive for balance, without adhering to any single extreme, is deeply rooted in my personal experiences as an immigrant living in Los Angeles."