Yadira Cazares CV / Exhibitions
“My work is inspired by the concept of Identity and utilized as a springboard for personal narrative. Often my work delves into the kaleidoscope of culture, societal norms, and gender. I practice art-making because I believe that self-expression heals and has transformative value beyond the soul’s eye. I am a storyteller, from a long lineage of women, who passed on knowledge and healing remedies through parable-like stories. Art is an integral piece to the fabric of society and a powerful tool for community building.” ~ Yadira Cazares
Education
2017
Certificate – Art Counseling Techniques
Dr. Saayed – Concord, CA
2005
Bachelors of Fine Art (BFA) – Major in Painting & Drawing
California College of the Arts – San Francisco/Oakland, CA
Awards
2017
Southern Exposure (SOEX) – Alternative Exposure Award – DAR+LUZ Collective Founder/Lead
2000–2005
California College of the Arts – Creative Achievement Award
Exhibitions
2019
“Bloom”
Sanchez Contemporary Gallery ~ Oakland, CA
2018
“DAR+LUZ Collective – Mobile Art Gallery”
SOEX (Southern Exposure) ~ San Francisco CA
“DAR+LUZ Collective Artshow”
Galeria Beso Maya ~ Oakland, CA
“Cultura Cura: An All Women Art Exhibition – Healing through Cultura”
Sanchez Contemporary Gallery ~ Oakland, CA
“View from the Bench: Social Justice in Art, Law and Religion”
UC Graduate Theological Library ~Berkeley, CA
“Immigration: Keeping Families Together”
Greenlining Institute and Galeria Beso Maya~ Oakland, CA
2017
Label Art: “Barrel Climber Series – 2015 Pinot Noir”
Eric Kent Wines ~ Santa Rosa, CA
“Comp-Arte”
Omni Gallery ~ Berkeley, CA
“Hermanitas Art Show”
Sol Collective ~ Sacramento, CA
2016
“Beyond Dreams”
La Pena Cultural Center ~ Berkeley, CA
“Matriarch” (Solo Art Show)
El Comalito ~ Vallejo, CA
“Matriarch” (Solo Art Show)
Queer Culture Gallery ~ Oakland, CA
2015
“Inequitous Paradigm”
Galeria Beso Maya ~ Oakland, CA
2013
Grand Opening Exhibition
Galeria Beso Maya ~ Oakland, CA
2011
Poetry Book Release
Sub/Mission Art Space ~ San Francisco, CA
“Womyn of Color”
La Pena Cultural Center ~ Berkeley, CA
2010
“Intersexxiones Escandalosas”
UC Berkeley ~ Berkeley, CA
2009
Solo Show
Nabolom Bakery ~ Berkeley, CA
2008
Fundraiser
Milk Bar ~ San Francisco, CA
“Illusion/Sueños”
Mission Cultural Center, San Francisco CA
Fundraiser Show
Lake Merritt Boat House ~ Oakland CA
2006
“Illusion”
Mission Cultural Center ~ San Francisco, CA
Solo Show
PRIDE ~ Mexico City D.F. MX
2005
“Regeneration: Conversations”
Galeria de la Raza ~ San Francisco, CA
“Illusion/Viaje”
Mission Cultural Center ~ San Francisco, CA
“Arte Sin Fronteras”
Mission Cultural Center ~ San Francisco, CA
2004
Solo Show
Apartment Gallery ~ San Diego, CA
2003
Group Show
Mission Cultural Center ~ San Francisco, CA
“7 Degrees of Separation”
Cricket Engine Gallery ~ Oakland, CA
Group Show
North Gallery CCA ~ San Francisco, CA
2002
Solo Show
North Gallery CCA ~ Oakland, CA
Solo Show
Sabino’s Cafe ~ Hayward, CA
1999
“Childhood Revealed”
The Whitney Museum ~ New York, NY