Artist bio
"My work tells stories––haunting, surrealistic stories––that come from dreams and the unconscious. The characters in my artwork are often on the brink of some magical transformation, or encounter an animal or being from another world, or sense some invisible threat. They’re both vulnerable and strong, childlike and grown-up, playful and serious, frightened and powerful, mystical and ordinary––like all of us. My art making process is meditative, and meticulous. I love to create mysterious allegorical tales: they portray the vulnerabilities that underlie our lives and the strength we can call up when we face those hidden secrets."
Angelique Benicio is an award-winning painter, sculptor, and performance installation artist. Her paintings have been exhibited internationally and across the Western United States for exhibitions at the Marin Museum of Contemporary Art in Novato, CA; The London Art Biennale in London, England; Modern Eden Gallery in San Francisco, CA; The Sedona Arts Center in Sedona, AZ; The Brayer Gallery in Ventura, CA; Axis Gallery in Sacramento, CA; Trans-Art Gallery in Trondheim, Norway; and at the Casa Cor Annual Architectural Design Exhibition in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Her performance art has been shared with many non-profit art and community organizations, such as Art Works Downtown in San Rafael, CA; The Crucible in Oakland, CA; and Trails and Vistas in Truckee, California. She has hosted community maker events and performance art events at Autistry Studios in San Rafael, CA; Artworks Downtown in San Rafael, CA; and Allegory & Art in San Rafael, CA. Angelique is an award-winning children's illustrator and has many years of experience as a cinema set decor and special effects' artist at Société Française de Production, Bry-sur-Marne, France.
Angelique Benicio is an award-winning painter, sculptor, and performance installation artist. Her paintings have been exhibited internationally and across the Western United States for exhibitions at the Marin Museum of Contemporary Art in Novato, CA; The London Art Biennale in London, England; Modern Eden Gallery in San Francisco, CA; The Sedona Arts Center in Sedona, AZ; The Brayer Gallery in Ventura, CA; Axis Gallery in Sacramento, CA; Trans-Art Gallery in Trondheim, Norway; and at the Casa Cor Annual Architectural Design Exhibition in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Her performance art has been shared with many non-profit art and community organizations, such as Art Works Downtown in San Rafael, CA; The Crucible in Oakland, CA; and Trails and Vistas in Truckee, California. She has hosted community maker events and performance art events at Autistry Studios in San Rafael, CA; Artworks Downtown in San Rafael, CA; and Allegory & Art in San Rafael, CA. Angelique is an award-winning children's illustrator and has many years of experience as a cinema set decor and special effects' artist at Société Française de Production, Bry-sur-Marne, France.
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ANGELIQUE BENICIO
SOLO EXHIBITIONS:
Waking Dreams, Art Works Downtown
San Rafael, California
August 4 - September 18, 2017
Max Occupancy Art Projects, Mystic Hotel by Charlie Palmer / Curator: Michele Foyer
San Francisco, California
Extended Exhibition Dates: November 2015 – February 21, 2016
GROUP EXHIBITIONS:
The London Art Biennale, Chelsea Old Town Hall
London, England
June 17, 2023 - July 15, 2023
The Portrait Show 11: Beyond Original, Modern Eden Gallery
San Francisco, CA
June 17,, 2023 - July 15, 2023
About Face The Brayer Gallery
Walnut Creek, CA
December 10, 2023 - January 7, 2023
Infinite Horizons, Modern Eden Gallery
San Francisco, CA
May 13,, 2023 - June 1, 2023
Sculpture Garden, Modern Eden Gallery
San Francisco, CA
April15, 2022 - January 7, 2022
Yule, Modern Eden Gallery
San Francisco, CA
December 10, 2023 - May 6 2023
Danse Macabre, Modern Eden Gallery
San Francisco, CA
October 8, 2022 - October 29, 2022
Totem, Modern Eden Gallery
San Francisco, CA
September 10, 2022 - October 1, 2022
Mighty, Modern Eden Gallery
San Francisco, CA
August 13 - September 3, 2022 - July 2, 2022
The Portrait Show, Modern Eden Gallery
San Francisco, CA
June 11, 2022 - July 2, 2022
Women Artists Making Their Mark, O'Hanlon Center for the Arts/ Juror: Donna Seager and Suzanne Gray
Mill Valley, CA
August 10 – October 1, 2021
That Which Surrounds You, Arts Benicia
Benicia, CA
June 19, 2021 - August 1, 2021
The Portrait Show, Modern Eden Gallery
San Francisco, CA
June 12, 2021 - July 3, 2021
2021 Summer Open Juried Show, Falkirk Cultural Center
San Rafael, CA
June 4, 2021 - July, 2, 2021
Tiny Monsters, Fe Gallery
Sacramento, CA
May 8, 2021 - June 25, 2021
Women Artists Making Their Mark, O'Hanlon Center for the Arts/ Juror: Donna Seager and Suzanne Gray
Mill Valley, CA
September 14 - November 1, 2020
31 Women Artists, Women and Surrealism, Sedona Arts Center / Curator: Dr. Catriona McAra
Sedona, AZ
January 3 - January 26, 2020
LORE, Throckmorton Theater Main Gallery / Curator: Margaret Moster
Mill Valley, CA
September 3 - September 30, 2019
Marin Community Foundation/ The Buck Foundation - 25th Anniversary Group Exhibition / Curator Micah LeBrun
Novato, CA
October 4, 2018 - February 1, 2019
Memory and Perception, Marin Museum of Contemporary Art / Curator: Alan Bamberger
Novato, CA
November 17 - December 23, 2018
2018 California Open, TAG Gallery / Curator: Kim Abeles
Los Angeles, California
August 8 - August 24, 2018
After Nature, Art Works Downtown
San Rafael, CA
May 11 - June 1, 2018
Monsters, N.Y. Photo Curator: Global Photography Awards / Curator: Anne Eder
An online photo exhibition and Global Photography Awards
March 1 - March 28, 2018
4th Annual Juried Show, Piedmont Center for the Arts / Curator: Sarah Roberts
Piedmont, California
January 7 - January 29, 2016
Order and Chaos, Arts Benicia / Curator: Cathrine Clark
Benicia, California
August 6 - September 14, 2016
10th National Juried Exhibition, AXIS gallery / Juror: Max Presneill
Sacramento, California
July 31 – August 23, 2015
Prelude Opening Exhibition, The Brayer
Ventura, California
July 3 – July 25, 2015
Artworks Northwest Juried Exhibition, Umpqua Valley Arts Association
Roseburg, Oregon
May 8 – June 28, 2015
Summer National Juried Exhibition, Marin Museum Of Contemporary Art / Juror: Catherine Clark
Novato, California
May 31 – July 13, 2014
Shelter - Juried Exhibition, Artworks Downtown / Juror: Catherine Clark
San Rafael, California
April 25 - June 6, 2014
Fall, National Juried Exhibition, Marin Museum Of Contemporary Art / Juror: Renny Pritikin
Novato, California
August 25, 2012 – September 30, 2012
Mixed media Painting, Trans-Art Gallery
Trondheim, Norway
December 2001
Sculptural Installation, Casa Cor Annual Architectural Design Exhibition
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
September 1994
Sculptural installation and performance, Trails And Vistas
Donner Lake, California
September 2009 - 2016 (an annual art and nature exhibition)
VOLUNTEERING:
Signs of Hope / The Art of Activism
Art Works Downtown, San Rafael CA
April 14-28, 2017
Renegade Masquerade / Workshop and Art Photography
Art Works Downtown, San Rafael CA
December 15, 2016
The Orishas Among Us / Workshop and Art Photography
Autistry Studios Scientists and Artists annual fundraising event, San Rafael CA
April 12, 2015
Guerrilla Character Creation / Workshop and Art Photography
Autistry Studio, San Rafael CA
March 29 - April 3, 2015
Guerrilla Mask Making / Workshop and Art Photography
Autistry Studio, San Rafael CA
February 18 - March 4, 2014
Historical Haunted Tours of Truckee/ Performance
Trails and Vistas, Truckee CA
October 2013 - October 2015
ART AWARDS:
• First Place Award - Summer Open Juried Show at the Falkirk Cultural Center, San Rafael, CA
• Second Place Award- Tiny Monsters at Fe Gallery, Sacramento, CA
• First Place Award – Memory and Perception at the Marin Museum Of Contemporary Art, curated by Alan
Bamberger
• First Place Award – Fall, National Juried Exhibition at the Marin Museum Of Contemporary Art, curated by Renny
Pritikin
• Honorable Mention - N.Y. Curator, Global Photography Awards for the March 2018 juried online exhibition
Monsters
ILLUSTRATION AWARDS:
• 2010 NAPPA Award – Parenting Resources Category for Overall Design and Appeal, Sarah's Waterfall, Safer Society Press
• 2010 Mom’s Choice – Gold Award, Sarah's Waterfall, Safer Society Press
• 2009 Skipping Stones Honor Award -Teaching and parenting resources category, Sarah's Waterfall, Safer Society
Press
PUBLICATION:
• 31 Women Artists / featured artist
Reprisal exhibition of Peggy Guggenheim's 1943 exhibition at the Sedona Arts Center
Date of publication – January 2020
Sedona Arts Center / Sedona Arizona
• Sarah’s Waterfall / illustration
A middle grade illustrated novel
Date of publication – February 2009
Safer Society Press / Brandon, Vermont
• Heidi Children's Magazine / Illustration
May – August 2006
Cobra SARL / Paris, France
• OUI OUI Children's Magazine / Illustration
January 2004
Cobra SARL / Paris, France
• Le Monde d’Heri Dès Children's Magazine / Illustration
July – October 2003
Cobra SARL / Paris, France
ABILITIES:
Extensive experience in many areas of visual arts. Surface mediums include oil, acrylic, watercolor, gouache, pastel,
pen and ink, Chinese lacquer and mixed medium patina effects. Sculptural mediums include bronze casting and
finishing, ceramic, mold making, production casting and polyurethane sculpture. Additional skills include character
development and ability to accurately produce three dimensional models of two dimensional character renderings.
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY:
• Painter, Sketch Artist - Dreamroad Studio - Berkley, California
February 2010- 2012
• Sculptor, Model Maker, Chiodo Art - Oakland California
August 2010 – March 2011
• Sculptor, Model Maker, Limited Edition Bronze Works, Boursini Burr Gallery - Half Moon Bay, California
May 2009 – December 2009
• Co-Owner, Big Boing - Paris, France
December 2003 - 208
Distribution and training - Specialty art materials used in fine mold making, casting, special effects, architectural design and construction. Clients include Les Ateliers de Louvre, Disney, Warner Films, Pathe Films, Films de Christan Fleicher, Europa Corp., Les Versailles SFX.
• Painter, Sculptor, Chinese Lacquer Artist, Louis Cane - Paris, France
December 2005 – May 2006
Assisting renowned French artist and designer in preparation for the 11eme Pavilion de Tuileries,
• Character Development and 3-D realization, Cobra SARL - Paris, France
May 2006 – March 2007
Designs for a limited edition series of fantasy characters for the miniatures market.
• Production and design, Camera Ready Graphics - Sam Rafael, California
March 1986 – May 2000
Clients include Pixar, American Express and SL Corporation.
• Owner, Benicio Company - Sausalito, California
January 1992 – December 1997
Design and production of limited edition sculpture and decorative architectural elements
• Freelance Children's Illustrator - Sausalito, California
June 1998 – September 2003
Portal Publications, Ltd., Great American Puzzle Factory, Heavy Duty Productions Inc. and Master Pieces.
• Special Edition Designs for Walt Disney Galleries, Sausalito, California
January 1995 – May 1995
Limited edition sculptural characters commissioned through Alexandre Company.
FRENCH FILM INDUSTRY / SPECIAL EFFECTS, PROP AND COSTUME ARTISTRY:
• Sculpture, painting and special effects creations for the sequel film Arthur and the Invisibles under the direction of Europacorp
July2007 – August 2007
• Special effects sculpture for the film 99 Francs
November - December 2006
• Special effects sculpture and painting for the film Auberge Rouge under the direction of C.Flechner Films
November - December 2006
• Special effects elements for Peninsula Films
September - December 2006
• Sculptural costume elements for Euro Disney
July - September 2006
• Sculptural special effects for Cannes Film Festival, 2006 for the film Arthur and the Invisibles under the direction
of Europacorp
• March– June 2006
Sculpture and special effects creations for the film Asterix Aux Jeux Olympiques
March – May 2006
• Decor elements for the film David Noland
February - March 2006
• Special effects elements for the film Memoir de Glace
December 2005 - February 2006
• Set painting for the film Les Aristos under direction of Hugo Films
June - August 2005
• Sculpture and painting of set elements for the film The Kosugi Tower under the direction of Akinori Fiore
August 2005
• Special effects elements for the film Sheitan
July 2005
• Special effects elements for the film Les Brigades Du Tigre under the direction of Les films Manuel Munz
July 2005
• Runway decor and painting for Louis Vittton
June – July 2005
• Design and rSculpture of elements used in 2006 publicity campaign for Lavazza ad campaigns
June 2005
• Special E ffects elements for the film L’Entente Cordiale
February – April 2004
• Special effects elements for the film Arséne Lupin
November 2003
LANGUAGES:
French, Portuguese and English
EDUCATION:
San Jose State University, San Jose California.
REFERENCES:
Available on Request.
SOLO EXHIBITIONS:
Waking Dreams, Art Works Downtown
San Rafael, California
August 4 - September 18, 2017
Max Occupancy Art Projects, Mystic Hotel by Charlie Palmer / Curator: Michele Foyer
San Francisco, California
Extended Exhibition Dates: November 2015 – February 21, 2016
GROUP EXHIBITIONS:
The London Art Biennale, Chelsea Old Town Hall
London, England
June 17, 2023 - July 15, 2023
The Portrait Show 11: Beyond Original, Modern Eden Gallery
San Francisco, CA
June 17,, 2023 - July 15, 2023
About Face The Brayer Gallery
Walnut Creek, CA
December 10, 2023 - January 7, 2023
Infinite Horizons, Modern Eden Gallery
San Francisco, CA
May 13,, 2023 - June 1, 2023
Sculpture Garden, Modern Eden Gallery
San Francisco, CA
April15, 2022 - January 7, 2022
Yule, Modern Eden Gallery
San Francisco, CA
December 10, 2023 - May 6 2023
Danse Macabre, Modern Eden Gallery
San Francisco, CA
October 8, 2022 - October 29, 2022
Totem, Modern Eden Gallery
San Francisco, CA
September 10, 2022 - October 1, 2022
Mighty, Modern Eden Gallery
San Francisco, CA
August 13 - September 3, 2022 - July 2, 2022
The Portrait Show, Modern Eden Gallery
San Francisco, CA
June 11, 2022 - July 2, 2022
Women Artists Making Their Mark, O'Hanlon Center for the Arts/ Juror: Donna Seager and Suzanne Gray
Mill Valley, CA
August 10 – October 1, 2021
That Which Surrounds You, Arts Benicia
Benicia, CA
June 19, 2021 - August 1, 2021
The Portrait Show, Modern Eden Gallery
San Francisco, CA
June 12, 2021 - July 3, 2021
2021 Summer Open Juried Show, Falkirk Cultural Center
San Rafael, CA
June 4, 2021 - July, 2, 2021
Tiny Monsters, Fe Gallery
Sacramento, CA
May 8, 2021 - June 25, 2021
Women Artists Making Their Mark, O'Hanlon Center for the Arts/ Juror: Donna Seager and Suzanne Gray
Mill Valley, CA
September 14 - November 1, 2020
31 Women Artists, Women and Surrealism, Sedona Arts Center / Curator: Dr. Catriona McAra
Sedona, AZ
January 3 - January 26, 2020
LORE, Throckmorton Theater Main Gallery / Curator: Margaret Moster
Mill Valley, CA
September 3 - September 30, 2019
Marin Community Foundation/ The Buck Foundation - 25th Anniversary Group Exhibition / Curator Micah LeBrun
Novato, CA
October 4, 2018 - February 1, 2019
Memory and Perception, Marin Museum of Contemporary Art / Curator: Alan Bamberger
Novato, CA
November 17 - December 23, 2018
2018 California Open, TAG Gallery / Curator: Kim Abeles
Los Angeles, California
August 8 - August 24, 2018
After Nature, Art Works Downtown
San Rafael, CA
May 11 - June 1, 2018
Monsters, N.Y. Photo Curator: Global Photography Awards / Curator: Anne Eder
An online photo exhibition and Global Photography Awards
March 1 - March 28, 2018
4th Annual Juried Show, Piedmont Center for the Arts / Curator: Sarah Roberts
Piedmont, California
January 7 - January 29, 2016
Order and Chaos, Arts Benicia / Curator: Cathrine Clark
Benicia, California
August 6 - September 14, 2016
10th National Juried Exhibition, AXIS gallery / Juror: Max Presneill
Sacramento, California
July 31 – August 23, 2015
Prelude Opening Exhibition, The Brayer
Ventura, California
July 3 – July 25, 2015
Artworks Northwest Juried Exhibition, Umpqua Valley Arts Association
Roseburg, Oregon
May 8 – June 28, 2015
Summer National Juried Exhibition, Marin Museum Of Contemporary Art / Juror: Catherine Clark
Novato, California
May 31 – July 13, 2014
Shelter - Juried Exhibition, Artworks Downtown / Juror: Catherine Clark
San Rafael, California
April 25 - June 6, 2014
Fall, National Juried Exhibition, Marin Museum Of Contemporary Art / Juror: Renny Pritikin
Novato, California
August 25, 2012 – September 30, 2012
Mixed media Painting, Trans-Art Gallery
Trondheim, Norway
December 2001
Sculptural Installation, Casa Cor Annual Architectural Design Exhibition
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
September 1994
Sculptural installation and performance, Trails And Vistas
Donner Lake, California
September 2009 - 2016 (an annual art and nature exhibition)
VOLUNTEERING:
Signs of Hope / The Art of Activism
Art Works Downtown, San Rafael CA
April 14-28, 2017
Renegade Masquerade / Workshop and Art Photography
Art Works Downtown, San Rafael CA
December 15, 2016
The Orishas Among Us / Workshop and Art Photography
Autistry Studios Scientists and Artists annual fundraising event, San Rafael CA
April 12, 2015
Guerrilla Character Creation / Workshop and Art Photography
Autistry Studio, San Rafael CA
March 29 - April 3, 2015
Guerrilla Mask Making / Workshop and Art Photography
Autistry Studio, San Rafael CA
February 18 - March 4, 2014
Historical Haunted Tours of Truckee/ Performance
Trails and Vistas, Truckee CA
October 2013 - October 2015
ART AWARDS:
• First Place Award - Summer Open Juried Show at the Falkirk Cultural Center, San Rafael, CA
• Second Place Award- Tiny Monsters at Fe Gallery, Sacramento, CA
• First Place Award – Memory and Perception at the Marin Museum Of Contemporary Art, curated by Alan
Bamberger
• First Place Award – Fall, National Juried Exhibition at the Marin Museum Of Contemporary Art, curated by Renny
Pritikin
• Honorable Mention - N.Y. Curator, Global Photography Awards for the March 2018 juried online exhibition
Monsters
ILLUSTRATION AWARDS:
• 2010 NAPPA Award – Parenting Resources Category for Overall Design and Appeal, Sarah's Waterfall, Safer Society Press
• 2010 Mom’s Choice – Gold Award, Sarah's Waterfall, Safer Society Press
• 2009 Skipping Stones Honor Award -Teaching and parenting resources category, Sarah's Waterfall, Safer Society
Press
PUBLICATION:
• 31 Women Artists / featured artist
Reprisal exhibition of Peggy Guggenheim's 1943 exhibition at the Sedona Arts Center
Date of publication – January 2020
Sedona Arts Center / Sedona Arizona
• Sarah’s Waterfall / illustration
A middle grade illustrated novel
Date of publication – February 2009
Safer Society Press / Brandon, Vermont
• Heidi Children's Magazine / Illustration
May – August 2006
Cobra SARL / Paris, France
• OUI OUI Children's Magazine / Illustration
January 2004
Cobra SARL / Paris, France
• Le Monde d’Heri Dès Children's Magazine / Illustration
July – October 2003
Cobra SARL / Paris, France
ABILITIES:
Extensive experience in many areas of visual arts. Surface mediums include oil, acrylic, watercolor, gouache, pastel,
pen and ink, Chinese lacquer and mixed medium patina effects. Sculptural mediums include bronze casting and
finishing, ceramic, mold making, production casting and polyurethane sculpture. Additional skills include character
development and ability to accurately produce three dimensional models of two dimensional character renderings.
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY:
• Painter, Sketch Artist - Dreamroad Studio - Berkley, California
February 2010- 2012
• Sculptor, Model Maker, Chiodo Art - Oakland California
August 2010 – March 2011
• Sculptor, Model Maker, Limited Edition Bronze Works, Boursini Burr Gallery - Half Moon Bay, California
May 2009 – December 2009
• Co-Owner, Big Boing - Paris, France
December 2003 - 208
Distribution and training - Specialty art materials used in fine mold making, casting, special effects, architectural design and construction. Clients include Les Ateliers de Louvre, Disney, Warner Films, Pathe Films, Films de Christan Fleicher, Europa Corp., Les Versailles SFX.
• Painter, Sculptor, Chinese Lacquer Artist, Louis Cane - Paris, France
December 2005 – May 2006
Assisting renowned French artist and designer in preparation for the 11eme Pavilion de Tuileries,
• Character Development and 3-D realization, Cobra SARL - Paris, France
May 2006 – March 2007
Designs for a limited edition series of fantasy characters for the miniatures market.
• Production and design, Camera Ready Graphics - Sam Rafael, California
March 1986 – May 2000
Clients include Pixar, American Express and SL Corporation.
• Owner, Benicio Company - Sausalito, California
January 1992 – December 1997
Design and production of limited edition sculpture and decorative architectural elements
• Freelance Children's Illustrator - Sausalito, California
June 1998 – September 2003
Portal Publications, Ltd., Great American Puzzle Factory, Heavy Duty Productions Inc. and Master Pieces.
• Special Edition Designs for Walt Disney Galleries, Sausalito, California
January 1995 – May 1995
Limited edition sculptural characters commissioned through Alexandre Company.
FRENCH FILM INDUSTRY / SPECIAL EFFECTS, PROP AND COSTUME ARTISTRY:
• Sculpture, painting and special effects creations for the sequel film Arthur and the Invisibles under the direction of Europacorp
July2007 – August 2007
• Special effects sculpture for the film 99 Francs
November - December 2006
• Special effects sculpture and painting for the film Auberge Rouge under the direction of C.Flechner Films
November - December 2006
• Special effects elements for Peninsula Films
September - December 2006
• Sculptural costume elements for Euro Disney
July - September 2006
• Sculptural special effects for Cannes Film Festival, 2006 for the film Arthur and the Invisibles under the direction
of Europacorp
• March– June 2006
Sculpture and special effects creations for the film Asterix Aux Jeux Olympiques
March – May 2006
• Decor elements for the film David Noland
February - March 2006
• Special effects elements for the film Memoir de Glace
December 2005 - February 2006
• Set painting for the film Les Aristos under direction of Hugo Films
June - August 2005
• Sculpture and painting of set elements for the film The Kosugi Tower under the direction of Akinori Fiore
August 2005
• Special effects elements for the film Sheitan
July 2005
• Special effects elements for the film Les Brigades Du Tigre under the direction of Les films Manuel Munz
July 2005
• Runway decor and painting for Louis Vittton
June – July 2005
• Design and rSculpture of elements used in 2006 publicity campaign for Lavazza ad campaigns
June 2005
• Special E ffects elements for the film L’Entente Cordiale
February – April 2004
• Special effects elements for the film Arséne Lupin
November 2003
LANGUAGES:
French, Portuguese and English
EDUCATION:
San Jose State University, San Jose California.
REFERENCES:
Available on Request.