‎Tonia Calderon is known for large-scale abstract paintings that merge natural and synthetic materials. Her work incorporates an experimental process involving flower pigments, oil paint, and chemical elements to create layered, materially complex surfaces. Through this approach, she explores the tension between fragility and transformation, inviting viewers to consider the shifting relationships between light, color, and material decay.
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About the artist:

Tonia Calderon (b. 1987, San Jose, California) is a visual artist based in Los Angeles, known for her large-scale abstract paintings that combine natural and synthetic materials. In recent years, Calderon has developed a distinctive creative process that interweaves flower pigments, oil paints, and chemical elements.

Calderon’s work encourages viewers to reflect on the interplay of light, color, and fragility through an experimental process that combines unexpected materials, emphasizing the balance between fragility and nature.

For the past decade, Calderon has exhibited her work across a diverse range of platforms and participated in projects with BMW, Nike, and Forbes 30 Under 30. Her endeavors reflect an ambitious vision that challenges traditional boundaries and engages in new opportunities for the presentation of contemporary art.

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36 inches
48 inches
2.5 inches
48 inches
Tonia Calderon:
This ground will turn to ice. And the sun will still rise., 2025
Acrylic, floral pigment, ink, fuel, sand, glass and resin on panel
48.0 × 36.0 inches /