Paz de la Calzada


Paz de la Calzada is a Spanish-born American interdisciplinary artist and illustrator, working in drawing, installation, and public art. The relationship of nature to human life is a major theme in her work. De la Calzada was born and raised in Spain, which largely informs her art practice. She lives in San Francisco, California.

Early life and education

Paz de la Calzada was born in Spain.
De la Calzada received a BFA degree from the University of Salamanca; and received an MFA degree in Painting from the Academy of San Carlos, part of the Faculty of Arts and Design. She moved to the United States in 2003.

Career

De la Calzada also has Illustrations published in Rebecca Solnit's books, "Infinite City", and the "Mother of All Questions". Her work is in the permanent collection of the Monterey Museum of Art, Monterey, CA and Abanca Collection, Spain
De la Calzada has created several public art installations and exhibitions in the United States and Spain, including:
De la Calzada was awarded the Cultural Equity Grant from the San Francisco Arts Commission and residencies from Oberpfälzer Künstlerhaus, Schwandorf, Germany; the Monterey Museum of Art, Monterey, CA; Djerassi Resident Artists Program, Woodside, CA, among others.