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Eros
323-251-1843
info@artedeeros
www.artedeeros.com
Born in Mexico, ‘Eros’ Eduardo Obregon 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 express a magical quality and an instinctive use of color. They mirror the 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."
In addition to his studio work, Eros' has painted numerous murals that fall within the surreal/modern realm, with more than a bit of abstraction (especially in the details). In these larger works, that are ‘portraits of life,’ interplay between form and content captures the subjects at hand in a unique manner. The connections and cross-references within these works can, perhaps, be viewed as direct expressions of the artist’s own life’s journey, and his fantasies and fears. They are bold statements, public admission of very private experiences, exposed for all to see, while challenging the viewer to question his/her own boundaries.
*** Many of Eros’ work are available as limited edition fine art prints. He also accepts commissions for portraits.
SELECTED RECENT EXHIBITIONS
2009 Los Angeles Center for Digital Art - Snap to Grid 2009 - Group Exhibition
2009 The Loft at Liz's - Erotic...Ahh! - Group Exhibition
2009 Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery - Open Call LA 2009 - Group Exhibition
2009 Azteca Gallery - Solo Show
2009 Mi Alma Designs Featured Artist Showcase (Solo)
2008 Citibank Galleries Los Angeles, VIP Group Art Exhibition
2008 24th St. Theatre Dia de los Muertos Visual Arts Exhibition
2008 Downtown Artists Project Group Exhibit
2008 World of Wonder 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 (Fig. Abstractions)
2006 Barnsdall Art Center (Dia de los Muertos)
2005 Sabor Cultura Cafe (Angels)
2005Sabor 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 Alianza HIV)
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)
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* None of the artworks may be copied or reproduced without the written permission of the Artist