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Celica Ledesma

Celica (Ledesma) Douglas is an Austin, TX Based Visual Artist born and raised in Houston, TX.

Celica graduated with a BFA in Studio Art from Texas State University. Her art ranges from Oil Painting to Digital Works. While attempting to master photorealistic figures Ledesma explores what happens when you persevere and choose an intentional path into the unknown. Like a moth to moonlight, her art invites the viewer into a journey of interdimensional escapism. In the midst of change, tower events, and obstacles there is a sense of relief when allowing what cannot be controlled to simply unfold. Ledesma’s relationship with reality is informed by spirituality and the examination of navigating space as a visibly Black, intersectional woman. In High School, Celica Ledesma had two pieces make it to V.A.S.E. Regionals (2014) and she took First Place at the Texas Rodeo Art show (2014). In 2015-17 Celica did not only participate in art shows like "Pancakes and Booze" but had also voluntarily painted a 6ft x 12ft Multi-cultural Mural located at Texas State University, had three paintings win "Best in Show" in the Faces of America Exhibition in San Marcos TX, participated in "Estos Son Nuestros Papeles" Exhibition at Centro Cultural Hispano de San Marcos Museum.  ​She also had a Duo show and Thesis show at TXST Galleries in 2020.  In 2022 Ledesma was given the opportunity to have her very own Solo Show “Through Double Consciousness” at ArtUs Co Gallery in Austin, TX as well as another Solo Show in 2023, “Attuned Surrender” at OFC Creatives Gallery. Ledesma has also been published in The University Star, BON Magazine,  Austin Voyage, GUD Magazine, and Glasstire.


Celica Ledesma Featured in BON Magazine Shot By June Canedo

Artist CV

Education

George Bush High School

BFA in Studio Art at Texas State University​

Awards

Vase 2014

· Two Art Pieces Advanced to Regionals

Texas Rodeo Art Show 2014

· Received 1st Place Ribbon for “Horse” Oil Painting

Faces of America Exhibition 2016

· Received “Best in Show” for Originality, Quality, and Concept from a Series.

Art Show/ Showcases/ Exhibitions / Projects

  • Chocolate and Wine Art Show in Houston, TX at Spring Street Studios 2015

  • Pancakes and Booze Art Show Houston, TX at Warehouse Live 2015

  • Artist collab with Shiro's Album Cover "Circle of Significance" 2016

  • Pan African Action Committee Black Excellence Art Show in San Marcos, TX 2017

  • Faces of America Exhibition in San Marcos, TX 2017

  • Did the Multicultural Lounge Mural at Texas State University 2017

  • Madness on Main Art Show at White Oak Music Hall in Houston, TX 2017

  • Pancakes and Booze Art Show Houston, TX 2017

  • "Estos Son Nuestros Papeles" Exhibition at Centro Cultural Hispano de San Marcos, TX 2017

  • "FIXATE" by RAW Artists Showcase in Houston, TX 2017

  • "A Winter's Tale" Art Showcase 2018

  • "We the Dreamers" on DACA and Deferred Dreams Exhibition in San Marcos, TX 2018

  • "Concentric" showcase within the FLEX Gallery at TXST Galleries 2018

  • "FemmesGiving" Showcase by No Boys Allowed in San Marcos, TX 2018

  • ​"BAA" Showcase by TXST Black Art Association within The Calaboose African American Museum in San Marcos, TX Aug 25 - Dec 2018

  • "Texas State Hallway Showcase" Group show by Tommy Fitzpatrick Dec 5th - Dec 10th, 2019

  • ​"Surfacing" Duo Show in the FLEX Gallery curated by TXST Galleries Jan 21 - 28 2020

  • SENIOR THESIS SHOW by TXST Galleries May 7th, 2020: https://bfa2020.wp.txstate.edu/

  • “Through Double Consciousness”, Celica Ledesma’s 1st Solo Show by ArtUs Co Gallery in Austin, TX April 30 - May 22, 2022

  • “Guest Artists Show” at Common Space Gallery in Barlett, TX July 15th - Aug 6th, 2022

  • “Austin Studio Tour” by Big Medium at ArtUs Co Gallery in Austin, TX Nov 5th - 13th, 2022

  • “Once Upon a Time In Austin” Art & Music Festival by Culminating Events in J. Lorraine Ghost Town, TX May 27th, 2023

  • “Black & Proud: Vivid Colors” Exhibition by OFCOLORATX at 2324 Studios in Austin, TX June 15th - July 14th, 2023

  • “Austin Studio Tour” by Big Medium at Capitol View Arts in Austin, TX Nov 4th - 11th, 2023

  • “Attuned Surrender” Celica Ledesma’s Solo Show at OFC Creatives Gallery in Austin, TX

  • Executed a Mural for Huston - Tillotson University “In Union, Strength”

  • Currently Working on Colony Park’s Mural Project with The City Of Austin and Capitol View Arts.

Publications