Carla Goldberg

Dark Blue Bubble Mixed Media Artwork in Cast Resin and Enamel

2021

Born in Los Angeles and raised in the vibrant city of Palm Springs, California; as a child, I practically lived in the swimming pool. My hair perpetually tinged with a green hue from the chlorinated water. Those seemingly mundane hours spent gazing at the mesmerizing patterns the sun cast upon the water's surface unknowingly paved the way for my artistic journey. At heart, I am an eternal experimenter. Within the confines of this website, you will encounter a myriad of variations on the theme of water in motion, intricately woven through my drawings, paintings, sculptures and installations. Over the past 15 years, my artistic explorations have revolved around the fusion of resins, plexiglass and water concepts. However, my affinity for combining non-traditional, industrial materials with traditional artistic mediums has been ingrained within me since my college days. It is through these material explorations that my art perpetually embarks on new trajectories, driven by the revelations of "happy accidental discoveries" often leading me to invent processes and forms entirely my own. Though my resulting works may exude an air of simplicity, they are often intricate and involved, embodying a captivating interplay between tranquility, boldness, and the ethereal. It is within this realm of the ethereal that I strive for. Graduating with Honors in Art from the innovative Johnston Center at the University of Redlands, I discovered my artistic compass under the guidance of noted Los Angeles figurative painter, John Nava. Nava not only instilled in me a love for experimentation but also fortified my artistic foundation. I earned my MFA at MICA Mount Royal Graduate School of Art in Baltimore. There, I had the privilege of studying under the tutelage of Sal Scarpitta, a renowned sculptor celebrated for his captivating explorations of motion. It was through Scarpitta's invaluable mentorship that I learned to trust my instincts and embrace the depths of my artistic intuition.