You can see a series of original nudes on wood panels
available for purchase HERE
Selected Solo Exhibits
Jose Vera Fine Art, “IRENE CARRANZA: A MIRROR TO A WORLD" Los Angeles, CA 2010
Carlotta’s Passion Fine Art, “IRENE CARRANZA: NEW WORKS”, Los Angeles, CA 2007
CenterLight Gallery of La Jolla, La Jolla, CA 2006
Diseño Art Gallery, Santa Ana, CA 2004
Hollywood Forever Cemetery, Annual Day of Dead Festival – Featured Artist. Special exhibit and installation depicting brutality of Iraq war on children. Hollywood, CA 2004
El Pueblo Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 2001
Sebastian International, Woodland Hills, CA 2000
Cultural Institute of Baja California, Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico, 2000
Selected Group Exhibits
Fremont Gallery, South Pasadena, CA March to May 2011
Fremont Gallery, South Pasadena, CA 2009- 2010
Avenue 50 Studio, Los Angeles, CA 2008
Carlotta’s Passion Fine Art, Los Angeles, CA 2006
Museum of Latin American Art, Long Beach, Dancing with the Dead Exhibit, 2006
La Raza Galeria Posada, Gallery and Cultural Center, Sacramento, CA 2004
Da Center for the Arts, Pomona, CA 2004
Latino Art Museum, Clairmont, CA 2004
The Armory Center for the Arts, Pasadena, CA 2003
Art Pic Gallery, North Hollywood, CA 2003
Arizona State University, Exhibit and Art Auction, Tempe, Arizona, 2003
Eagle Rock Cultural Center, 2002
California State University Channel Islands Art Center, Camarillo, CA 2001
Folk Tree Collection, Pasadena, CA 2001
Soho Gallery, Studio City, CA 2001
Plaza de la Raza Boathouse Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 2000
California State Senate Contemporary Art Collection, Sacramento, CA 2000
Elsa Motts Ives Gallery, New York, NY 1999
Galeria Otra Vez – Self Help Graphics, Los Angeles, CA 1999
Articulture Gallery, Hermosa Beach, CA 1999
Boccalero Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 1998
Bellas Artes Gallery – Pomona, CA 1997
L.A. Southwest College, Los Angeles, CA 1997
Southern California Woman’s Caucus Art Exhibit, Marlbough Gallery, Hancock Park, CA 1997
Selected Publications and Reviews
“Triumph of our Communities – Four Decades of Mexican American Art” by Bilingual Press, 2005
Contemporary Chicana & Chicano Art Vol. 1; Academic study of significant contemporary chicano artists, works, culture and education, 2002
La Voz Latina on-line magazine-Dec. 2005 – article highlighting Carranza’s art and life
Pasadena Weekly – Oct. 16, 2003 Review of The Armory’s Exhibit: ”Latino Art Exhibition: Paintings, Photographs and Sculptures” including commentary about Carranza’s “stark and warm portraits that focus on …feminine affirmation and empowerment”
La Opinion – December 2001
Los Angeles newspaper article “Por Amor al Arte” focusing on Carranza’s “Maria Felix”(Mexican movie star) series of paintings
American Artist – October 2001
Art in America – September 2001
Modern Postcard ad and insert featuring painting “Reflections”
Latina Magazine – October 2001
Article about 5 Latinas who made life-changing moves, including Carranza
Latina Magazine – October through December 2001 Carranza’s paintings featured in various articles
People en Español Magazine – May 2001 Article about the artist sponsored by Ford Motors
Selected Commissions
Ramona Library Painting Commission for Grand Opening in February 2011
SEIU Houston painting for new Service Workers Clinic 2009
Oscar De La Hoya Portrait painting for DIRECTV in honor of his humanitarian contributions, July 2008.
National Hispana Leadership Institute - Painting Commission for State capital award presentation for Senators of California, April 2008.
Maria Maria Restaurants in Walnut Creek, Danville, CA, Tempe, Arizona, Austin, Texas and other locations. Carlos Santana's restaurant chain. Exhibits "Madagascar Jasmine" print, 2007-present.
Latino Coalition for a Healthy California, August 2007, Commission illustration for Publication.
National Hispana Leadership Institute – Painting Commission for Poster, Invitation, Catalogue for Conference and Gala 2006 (painting titled: SANCTUARY).
S.E.I.U. “Justice for Janitors” Campaign Mar. 2005, Posters, Banners and T-Shirts with the theme of health and justice for all.
Los Angeles Cultural Affairs, Calendar Commission 2003.
City of Los Angeles Mayor’s Awards 2002-2004, Series of original paintings commissioned by Mayor James Hahn’s office commemorating Latino Heritage Month. Honorees included Carlos Santana, Dolores Huerta, Surgeon General Richard Carmona, Salma Hayek, Antonia Hernandez, and Sheriff Lee Baca.
Wescom Credit Union – Posters, Postcards and Bookmarks commemorating the diversity of children, 2003, 4 original paintings for the bank’s Pasadena headquarters.
Hispanas Organized for Political Equality Gala Award DinnerAwards were fine art prints. Honorees included Los Angeles Mayor James Hahn, 2002-2004.
HOPE “Profiles in Leadership” Magazine – Commission for Cover Art 2002, 2003.
National Hispana Leadership Institute – Poster, Invitation, Catalogue, Banners for Epcot Center Gala Event. Painting commissioned for annual event, 2001 (CARINO MATERNAL)
San Antonio Winery – Series of banners and billboards in Northeast Los Angeles, 2000-2006, commission for 5 paintings to be displayed throughout the city. (REFLECTIONS 2000, AUTUMN SUNSET, ASTARA’S AFTERNOON, SERENA’S SUNRISE AND OMEGA NIGHTS 2002.)
Mitsubishi/Mothers Against Drunk Drivers – Poster for Latino communities with a national advertising campaign titled “Pass the Keys- Don’t Drink and Drive”, 2001
American Heart Association – Limited Edition Prints of “FLOR DE JUVENTUD” for major sponsors and honorees, 2001.
MALDEF Awards Dinner – Awards are lithographs of Carranza’s painting “EVERLASTING BOND 2000
Selected Collections
Mitsubishi Motors, Watts Towers, Times Inc., People en Español Magazine, Lisa Quiroz, San Antonio Winery, Self Help Graphics, Latina Magazine, Valerie Henderson, La Agencia de Orci Advertising Agency, Sonrisa Cafe, Dr. and Mrs. Carlos Lugo, Martinez Books & Art Gallery, Melvin Robinson, Balanoff Realty, Shanks and Herbert Law Firm, Jules Herbert I, Matthew McConaughey, Dolores Huerta, Olverita’s Village, Dr. Rebecca Rivera, Edward Allard, Sana Medical Clinic, Congresswoman Lucille Roybal Allard, Congressman Xavier Becerra, Fabian Nunez, Sheriff Lee Baca, Jose Jose, Carlos Baute, Dr. Jose Villagomez, Arizona State University, University of Texas in San Antonio, Senator Gilbert Cedillo, Maria Elena Durazo, Surgeon General Richard Carmona, Juan Gabriel, Valencia, Perez & Echevestes, Dr. Roger Lim, Manuel and Irene Camargo, Wescom Credit Union, Carlos Santana, Oscar De La Hoya, Margarita Perez, Rob and Kathi Sanders.