Catalina Bertola
USA, b. 1997
Lives and works in Central Coast, CA

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Catalina Bertola is an emerging artist, who uses ink, acrylic, collage, and interactive installation to explore themes of motherhood, mental health, Christian mysticism. Although constantly experimenting with new media

and technique, a common visual motif throughout her work is an interlocking linear pattern. Repetitive geometric pattern is pushed past rigidity into a fluid tapestry of shifting form.

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SOLO EXHIBITIONS

2023 Embryo, Shepherds Hall Gallery, Santa Maria CA

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PUBLIC ART

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2025 Playful Pismo, The City of Pismo, Pismo, CA

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2024 Utility Box Mural, The City of Santa Maria, CA

2023 Pianos on State, Community Arts Workshop (CAW),  CA

 

GROUP EXHIBITIONS

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2025 Fragile Earth, The Bunker, San Luis Obispo, CA

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2024 Opening Minds, The Bunker, San Luis Obispo, CA

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2023 Pride and Joy, Santa Barbara Public Library, CA

2014  New Artists, Art Museum of Greater Lafayette, Indiana

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EDUCATION
Studied under:
Bekki Canine
Marti Fast

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RELATED WORK & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

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​present (since 2023) Children’s Art Exploration Tutor, private

2025 Kid’s Portrait Collage Workshop, Children's Ministries of Grace Church

2023-2025 Graphic Designer, Women’s Ministries of Grace Church​

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2024 Live Painting, San Luis Obispo County Arts at

Concerts in the Plaza 

 

2024 Paint & Sip Facilitator, Santa Barbara Multicultural Professionals

 

2024 Mixed Media Workshop Teacher, The Mama Temple

 

2019   Residential Counselor Responsible for Organizing Arts & Crafts, McMillan Ranch  (Assisted Living for Schizophrenic Patients)

 

2018   Art Therapy Studio Volunteer, Achievement House (for Developmentally Disabled Adults) 

 

2015 Art Tutor for Youth, private

 

2015 Children’s Art Camp Director, Ogden Dunes HOA