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About

Tonia Calderon (b. 1987, San Jose, California) is a visual artist based in Los Angeles. Over the past decade, she has exhibited her work through various platforms and at institutions such as SF MoMA and MOCA Cleveland. Her efforts embody an ambitious vision that challenges traditional boundaries and explores new opportunities for presenting contemporary art.

Selected Works

This image depicts an artwork by Tonia Calderon titled "Let the waves of the sea separate us now. If that’s what it takes to prove this is real.." This artwork was created in 2025 and measures 96" x 96" [HxW] (243.84 x 243.84 cm). Its medium is Acrylic, floral pigment, ink, fuel, sand, glass and resin on panel.
Tonia Calderon
“Let the waves of the sea separate us now. If that’s what it takes to prove this is real.,” 2025
This image depicts an artwork by Tonia Calderon titled "We can wait for the clouds to move. Or we can walk to the sun.." This artwork was created in 2025 and measures 48" x 36" x 2 ¹⁄₂" [HxWxD] (121.92 x 91.44 x 6.35 cm). Its medium is Acrylic, floral pigment, ink, fuel, sand, glass and resin on panel.
Tonia Calderon
“We can wait for the clouds to move. Or we can walk to the sun.,” 2025
This image depicts an artwork by Tonia Calderon titled "I fear the things you teach me. For I understand how impossible it is to unlearn.." This artwork was created in 2025 and measures 96" x 96" [HxW] (243.84 x 243.84 cm). Its medium is Acrylic, floral pigment, ink, fuel, sand, glass and resin on panel.
Tonia Calderon
“I fear the things you teach me. For I understand how impossible it is to unlearn.,” 2025
This image depicts an artwork by Tonia Calderon titled "They don’t listen when you scream. It’s time to whisper now.." This artwork was created in 2025 and measures 33 ¹⁄₂" x 26 ¹⁄₂" [HxW] (85.09 x 67.31 cm) each; framed33" x 25 ³⁄₄" [HxW] (83.82 x 65.4 cm) each; unframed. Its medium is Acrylic, floral pigment, ink, fuel, sand, glass and resin on paper.
Tonia Calderon
“They don’t listen when you scream. It’s time to whisper now.,” 2025
This image depicts an artwork by Tonia Calderon titled "My demons don’t hide anymore.." This artwork was created in 2024 and measures 96" x 96" [HxW] (243.84 x 243.84 cm). Its medium is Oil, ink, flower pigments, fuel, sand and resin on panel.
Tonia Calderon
“My demons don’t hide anymore.,” 2024
This image depicts an artwork by Tonia Calderon titled "Steep Me Slowly.." This artwork was created in 2021 and measures 72" x 60" [HxW] (182.88 x 152.4 cm). Its medium is Ink, grout, acrylic, resin and glass on canvas.
Tonia Calderon
“Steep Me Slowly.,” 2021
This image depicts an artwork by Tonia Calderon titled "May our children rise. Even if we never wake.." This artwork was created in 2024 and measures 96" x 96" [HxW] (243.84 x 243.84 cm). Its medium is Oil, flower pigment, fuel, sand, and resin on panel.
Tonia Calderon
“May our children rise. Even if we never wake.,” 2024

Exhibitions