Visual artist based in San Francisco
Arael Domínguez creates abstract mixed media paintings inspired by the mind-body connection and how we perceive reality through the lens of emotion.
"My work is a form of meditation focused on finding balance between two mediums. Being acrylic more fluid and spontaneous, the embroidery starts a dialogue by adding texture and carefully delivered shapes. This experimentation is based on letting my own anxieties experience the 'happy accidents' and uncontrolled environment that pouring acrylic can create, while embroidery allows me to have some control over each piece."
Arael Domínguez is a Tijuana native living in San Francisco, CA. After getting her B.A. in Studio Art from San Francisco State University, she worked as a set designer for different theater companies including 42nd Street Moon, Brava Theater and Cutting Ball Theater. Additionally, she has a broad experience in teaching painting and photography.
EDUCATION
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2013 Bachelors of Fine Arts, San Francisco State University, California.
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
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2019
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Studies, Fleet Wood, San Francisco , CA.
SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS
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2020
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BASL, Voss Gallery, San Francisco, CA.
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100 under 100, Fleet Wood Gallery, San Francisco , CA.
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2013
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Flash Me! San Francisco State university, California
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2012
25th Annual Stillwell Student Exhibition, San Francisco State University, California.
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Revolucionarte12, Avenida Revolución, Tijuana, Mexico.
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2010 Juried Student Art Show and Sale, Southwestern College, Chula Vista, California.
EXPERIENCE/ PROJECTS
Summer ’16 Instructor, MAS Program, MCCLA, San Francisco, California.
2015 Website designer, NECS website.
Nov ‘14 Scenic Designer, 42nd St. Moon, San Francisco, California.
Fall ‘14 Scenic Design Assistant, 42nd St. Moon, San Francisco, California.
Summer ’14 Instructor, MAS Program, MCCLA, San Francisco, California.
Spring ’14 Art teacher, La Nueva School, San Mateo, California.
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Spring '14 Mexican Art Instructor, Pixar, Emeryville, California.
Summer ’13 Photo Instructor, Mission Cultural Center for the Latino Arts, San Francisco, CA.
Fall ‘13 Set design intern, 42nd street moon, San Francisco, California.
2012 PhotoLab technician, San Francisco State University, California.