Carolina Vargas Reis

My work is a compilation of emotions and life experiences based on a contemporary perspective.
My canvases are often a combination of drawing, painting, waxing and collaging. I believe on experimenting with materials, textures and colours mother earth has given us.
Through my art I explore my own experience on social, political and emotional issues in the form of paintings or photographs. My creation also includes a series of books, which I have titled "What I See". My books are a visual diary, my life though my camera lens.
Within my art, a variety of characters interact amidst an eclectic array. These people, animals, places, shapes and objects have influenced my life... some more than others. It is from their inner drama, their passions and beliefs, or better yet, it is from their own being, that my soul feeds off to give life to my character.

M.B.A. Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto

B.Sc. Engineering. (Minor in Fine Arts) Universidad de los Andes,
Colombia

SOLO EXHIBITIONS
“Curious Realities: Magic Realism Perspective”, Clark Center for the Arts
Museum, Toronto, Canada. September 2024.
“After the Storm”. Artist Place. Toronto, Canada. 2022
“The Mad One”. Mad Gallery. Toronto, Canada. 2019
“Of Love and Other Tales” Artist Place. Toronto, Canada. 2017
“What I See” Fasken Martineau, Bay Centre. Toronto, Canada. 2014
SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS
“Parliament Building”, Toronto, Canada. Ongoing. 2024
“Spectrum”, Miami, U.S.A. 2023 and 2024
“Artexpo New York”. New York City, U.S.A. 2019
“Women of Toronto”. Verity. Toronto, Canada. 2018
“Artist Project”. Toronto, Canada. 2017
“Pop Art, Pop Up”. Twist Gallery. Toronto, Canada. 2017
“Artist Project”. Toronto, Canada. 2016
“Collective”. DegreeArt Gallery. London, England. 2016
“Teddy Bear Affair”. Metro Convention. Toronto, Canada. 2016
“Artist Project”. Toronto, Canada. 2015
“Collective”. DegreeArt Gallery. London, England. 2015