Arantxa Araujo is a Queer Mexican transdisciplinary artist with a background in neuroscience. Her work is essentially feminist, meditative and rooted in bio-behavioral research and technology. 

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Arantxa Araujo's art employs the metaphor of the neuron to illuminate the intricate connections where the body resides at the center, with incoming rivers of influence; then transformed into a multiform output of video, photography, sculpture, and installation. Performance art acts as the central axis of Araujo's practice, mirroring the neuron's role as an integrative hub, processing and conveying complex information including neuroscience, biology, philosophy, spirituality, and cultural heritage.

 

Through her work, Araujo addresses themes of identity, immigration, and community from a distinctly queer immigrant feminist perspective. Her art challenges conventional societal norms and preconceptions, advocating for the recognition and affirmation of diverse expressions and experiences.

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By exploring the journey of immigration and self-discovery, Araujo highlights narratives of resilience and survival, celebrating the pursuit of belonging and self-realization. Her work attests to the transformative power of community and the enduring human spirit, offering a visionary perspective that deeply resonates with audiences. By bringing marginalized narratives to the forefront, Araujo fosters an inclusive dialogue that enriches the ongoing discourse on identity, existence, and cultural connection in today's world.

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As a Mexican artist with Basque and Cantabrian ancestry, Araujo is deeply rooted in her multicultural heritage, drawing richly from ancestral rituals, indigenous foods, and colloquial sayings. This cultural tapestry enriches her work, providing profound insights into the layers of her intersectional identity. Her practice meditates on the impact of cultural heritage and personal history in shaping both individual and collective identities.

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Her work has been shown in the Brooklyn Museum, at the Radical Women LatinAmerican Art Exhibit, Leslie-Lohman Museum, Grace Exhibition Space, The Queens Museum (NYC); RAW and Satellite Art Fair (Miami); Illuminus Festival (Boston), and SPACE Gallery (Pittsburgh); ExTeresaArte Actual Museum, and La Explanada del MUAC (Mexico); and Nuit Blanche Festival (Canada). Araujo is a Franklin Furnace Fund awardee, BAC and LMCC grantee and has received support through numerous residencies and fellowships including Leslie-Lohman Museum Artist Fellowship, Creative Capital taller, ITP Camp and EMERGENYC. Araujo was awarded a full scholarship from Mexican Government Institution CONACYT. She holds an MA in Motor Learning and Control from Teachers College, Columbia University and a BA in Theater Studies from Emerson College.