ABOUT

Artista | Nacida el 20 de noviembre de 1974 | Mexicana
Vive y trabaja en la Ciudad de México, México


Carla Aparicio is an interdisciplinary artist whose work spans photography, textiles, performance, and community engagement. She holds a degree in Communication and Advertising, and specialized training in photography at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Santa Monica. In some of her photographic series, Aparicio explores themes of memory, identity, and collective unity through innovative and evolving practices.

Carla's recent project Connections with Sacred Postfeminism is inspired by rituals, women's circles, and the search for origins and interconnections; it arose from the residency she did in 2024 at Lagos | Studios and Residences.

In November of last year, she presented the exhibition From One to a Thousand and from a Thousand to One; the exhibition is a powerful exploration of the Sacred Feminine and its collective unity, where she presented direct photography and other pieces that are images turned into various contemporary media, embodying her constant curiosity and spiritual inquiries.

Aparicio’s practice is a testament to her tireless pursuit of artistic and cultural exchange, as well as her commitment to fostering meaningful connections through art. Her work has been recognized in Handwoven Photography®, a process in which photographs are transformed into handwoven textiles. And it has been exhibited in prestigious venues such as the Museo Tamayo, the Instituto Cultural Cabañas, and Art Baja California. HHer participation in residencies around the world reflects her dedication to collaboration and storytelling.


Instagram: @carlaparicioart

Artsy: Carla Aparicio

EDUCATION

2002-2004 - Santa Monica, CA, USA

UNIVERSITY OF SANTA MONICA - Occupational Certificate in Photography

2003 - Venice, CA, USA

JULIA DEAN PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS - Workshops: Black and White Printing

2000 - Los Angeles, CA, USA

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES (UCLA) - Courses: Photography

1998 - Mexico City, Mexico

ANAHUAC UNIVERSITY - Bachelor's Degree in Communication with a specialization in Advertising.

 

 

WORKSHOPS AND RESIDENCY

2023

Full artist residency at Lagos Art Studio and residencies in Mexico City (August-November) Instagram Reel

2023

Felt technique workshop | San Agustín Etla, Oaxaca, Mexico (@casa.escuela)

2023

Zapotec embroidery workshop with Alelí Hernández at MIKU MEKO | Oaxaca de Juárez, Oaxaca

2023

Traditional weaving techniques workshop with Omar Chávez Santiago | Teotitlán del Valle, Oaxaca (@omarchasan)

2023

Cyanotype printing workshop for the “Rebuild from memory” project in Acapulco. Reel 1 Reel 2

2022

Photo collage workshop with Holly Roberts | Anderson Art Center, Snowmass, CO, USA (@andersonranchartscenter)

 

 

WORKSHOPS GIVEN

2020

Summer Program Combining Yoga and Photography for Children and Teens | Los Angeles, CA HSP Global

2014

Workshop for Children at Learning Through Art A.C. | Museum of Contemporary Art (MACO), Mexico City, Mexico

 

 

EXHIBITIONS

INDIVIDUAL EXHIBITIONS

2024

From one to a thousand and from a thousand to one | Lagos Instagram Reel

2011

Self-reflections | FotoSeptiembre, Mexico City

2009

33 | Venice, California and Casa Lamm, Mexico City

2005

Feeling from afar | Casa Lamm, Mexico City

COLLECTIVE EXHIBITIONS

2022

Art Baja California | La Paz and Todos Santos, Mexico

2021

ACALA | Casa Lamm, Mexico City

2016 – 2018 – 2020 – 2024

Nonameart Project | Museo Tamayo, Museo Nacional de San Carlos (MUNAL), Museo de las Vizcaínas, Mexico City Instagram Reel

2012

From Duality to Unity | Instituto Cultural Cabañas, Guadalajara, and Casa Lamm, Mexico City

2006 – 2011

Women in Art | Telmex Foundation, National Auditorium, Mexico City (2009)

Exhibitions at Casa Lamm and international venues in Denver, USA, and Los Angeles, USA

2005

Handmade | Mexican Consulate, Los Angeles, CA, USA

2003 – 2004

L.A. County Fair Photography Exhibition | Los Angeles, CA, USA

Santa Monica College 24th Annual Photo Exhibit | Santa Monica, CA, USA

 

 

OTHER ACTIVITIES AND CONTRIBUTIONS

2023

Portfolio Presentation | Lagos Instagram Reel

2022 - 2024

Board Member of Grants Crusade: a non-profit organization that supports the neurodiverse community by strengthening individual skills, eliminating stigmas and stereotypes. www.grantscrusade.org

2023

Portfolio Presentations | Oaxaca: Third Meeting of Women in the Visual Arts: Plots and Warps Instagram Reel | Instagram Post

2011

Stills for the short film Bipolar | London | Direction: Laura Placarte (@lauplancarte)

2009

Catalogue photography for Boffi Studio | Mexico City

2009 – 2010

Regal Arte Exhibitions | Fundraising for children's food, Mexico City

2009 – 2018

Art sales at AMI Art Sales | Fundraising for educational programs, Mexico City

2006 – 2017

Auctions with Grupo de los 16 | Non-profit organization, Mexico City (@grupodelos16)

YOGA & ARTS INTEGRATION

2012 – 2015

Yoga Teacher Certification (500 hours) with Marcos Jassan

2016 – Present

Photography and Yoga Development: The Art of Experience

2021

Meditation & the Mind Online Program (60 hrs) with Kia Miller, RBY, Los Angeles, CA

2022

Women’s Circle Facilitator Training with Pauline Drossart, Shakti School (@paulinedrossart)

 

 

PUBLICACIONES DESTACADAS

2022

Article in Shoutout Colorado | Enlace

2024

"Connections with sacred postfeminism" by olgaMargarita dávila https://search.app/YnaG5TZhhgisCE5q9

2025

Guest on the Felizmente Podcast “The purpose of life as a compass, not as a fixed goal”