About me
“Bringing the soul to the table”
Veronica Felix, a California-based contemporary artist, is renowned for her distinctive ceramics, characterized by their fantastical forms and striking textures. In addition, her encaustic paintings, a blend of beeswax, gold leaf, and pigments on wood, further showcase her artistic versatility.
Originally from Quito, Ecuador, Veronica draws inspiration from the Andes’ Â luminous colors and rich folklore, infused with the mysticism of Latin American colonial art. Influenced by the spiritual essence of California and the current Zeitgeist, her work fosters a dialogue between nature, tradition, and contemporary expression.
Philosophically, Veronica is stirred by the interplay between beauty and the human soul. Further inspired by the endeavors of her husband, a renowned Silicon Valley AI scientist, she examines contemporary notions of beauty and monstrosity and explores the innate tension between manipulation, authenticity and evolving stereotypes.
With exhibitions spanning Bay Area venues like the de Young Museum and the Institute of Contemporary Art to Cultural Centers in Quito, Veronica embraces every role in her artistic journey — from creator to manager to exhibitor. A recipient of multiple awards and grants, Veronica also finds immense fulfillment in creating inclusive platforms through shows specifically designed for the visually impaired and teaching art to underprivileged young people in the San Jose Area.
Universally appealing, Veronica’s artwork exudes vibrant colors and captivating narratives that enchant both young audiences and sophisticated art lovers who revel in the intricate details of her craft and vision.
Exhibitions
2024
- Selected Artist “Boundaries”
NUMU, Los Gatos, USA
July 2024
- Selected Artist “Boundaries”
2023-2024
- “Open De Young”
De Young Museum, San Francisco, USA
September 30, 2023 – January 7, 2024
- “Open De Young”
2022
- “Open De Young”
De Young Museum, San Francisco, USA
December 20, 2022 – February 4, 2023 - School of Arts and Music
Finn Center, Mountain View, USA
March 14 – March 31, 2022
- “Open De Young”
2019
- Annual Art Show
MACLA, San Jose, USA
October 16 – November 6, 2019
- Annual Art Show
2018
- Dia de los Muertos Altar: “From the Inca Empire to the Global Citizen”
San Francisco Symphony, San Francisco, USA
November 2018 - Dia de los Muertos Altar: Inca and Art Object
Finn Center, Mountain View, USA
May 6 – July 2018
- Dia de los Muertos Altar: “From the Inca Empire to the Global Citizen”
2012
- Collective Show
De Anza Euphrat Museum, Cupertino, USA
Juror’s Choice Award
April 6 – May 19, 2012
- Collective Show
2011
- Latino Art Show Auction
MACLA, San Jose, USA
September 24 – October 22, 2011 - 31st Annual Art Auction Exhibition
Institute of Contemporary Art, San Jose, USA
June 3 – August 13, 2011
- Latino Art Show Auction
2010
- “Navigations of the Fantastic”
MACLA, San Jose, USA
October 1 – October 23, 2010 - Annual Art Exhibition
Institute of Contemporary Art, San Jose, USA
October – December 2010
- “Navigations of the Fantastic”
2009
- “El Beso de la Luz” Solo Art Show
In collaboration with the Louvre Museum,
Cultural Center Catholic University, Quito, ECUADOR
Grant awarded
December 2009 - Collaboration with Sebas Felix in Short Film “SALVACION”
Mention of honor at the Festival de las Culturas, Madrid, SPAIN
Award winner
October 2009
- “El Beso de la Luz” Solo Art Show
2008
- Around the Coyote Art Festival
Chicago, USA
May 3 – July 6, 2008 - “Safaria” Solo Show for the Visually Impaired
La Condamine French School, Quito, ECUADOR
March – May 2008
- Around the Coyote Art Festival
2007
- Collective Show
Centro Cultural Bellas Artes, Quito, ECUADOR
October – December 2007
- Collective Show
2006
- “Sensaciones Jugosas”
Exhibition, Voorbij het Einde, Amsterdam, HOLLAND
June – July 2006
- “Sensaciones Jugosas”
2005
- “Sensaciones Jugosas”
Exhibition, Studio-Opening, Dresden, GERMANY
June – July 2005
- “Sensaciones Jugosas”