About Charles Becker
Charles Becker is an internationally acclaimed artist with collections in over 30 countries including Mexico, Canada, Japan, Brazil, and The Netherlands. He experiments with a variety of styles, depicting genres from classical still life to surrealist paintings, with equal aplomb. His expressions of Magical Realism have captivated the public and secured his place in the contemporary art scene. Magical Realism is a specialized painting style, offering a realistic view of the world while also adding magical elements, often blurring the lines between fantasy and reality.
Absolut Vodka commissioned three pieces from him, “Absolut Becker”, “Absolut California”, and “Absolut Collection”, used in advertising in publications such as Connossieur, Interview, and Time magazines. His work has also been featured in Sunstorm, Art & Antiques, USA Today, Art News, U.S. Art, and many other publications. Locales for his notable shows include the Sprit museum in Stockholm, the St. George Art Museum in Utah, and a continuous feature for 20 years at Weinstein Gallery in San Francisco’s Union Square.
His work is highly sought after for the personal collections of well-known personas, including baseball's Alex Rodrigues, and the founding family of L.L. Bean. Journalist Herb Cain once penned a story in the San Francisco Chronicle mentioning the purchase of Charles' paintings by sumo wrestler Takanohana Koji.
Charles' Eastern European Jewish heritage has shaped his approach to life and art. An early stint as a young boy at a Jewish summer camp helped him reflect on his identity, as well as social inequities of minority groups and the strength that comes in their banding together. Speaking about his roots, Charles notes, "Looking at our ancestors and thinking about trying harder to stand up and say something – there’s a richness in knowing who they were, what they did to survive, and how they stayed alive long enough for us to be here. It's powerful to be connected with a tribe of people- a larger family". His art resonates with this strong tie between present and past.
As an art educator, Charles maintains a teaching studio in Northern California, serving students in five counties and giving online lessons to students around the world. Many of his students have become professional artists.
Absolut Vodka commissioned three pieces from him, “Absolut Becker”, “Absolut California”, and “Absolut Collection”, used in advertising in publications such as Connossieur, Interview, and Time magazines. His work has also been featured in Sunstorm, Art & Antiques, USA Today, Art News, U.S. Art, and many other publications. Locales for his notable shows include the Sprit museum in Stockholm, the St. George Art Museum in Utah, and a continuous feature for 20 years at Weinstein Gallery in San Francisco’s Union Square.
His work is highly sought after for the personal collections of well-known personas, including baseball's Alex Rodrigues, and the founding family of L.L. Bean. Journalist Herb Cain once penned a story in the San Francisco Chronicle mentioning the purchase of Charles' paintings by sumo wrestler Takanohana Koji.
Charles' Eastern European Jewish heritage has shaped his approach to life and art. An early stint as a young boy at a Jewish summer camp helped him reflect on his identity, as well as social inequities of minority groups and the strength that comes in their banding together. Speaking about his roots, Charles notes, "Looking at our ancestors and thinking about trying harder to stand up and say something – there’s a richness in knowing who they were, what they did to survive, and how they stayed alive long enough for us to be here. It's powerful to be connected with a tribe of people- a larger family". His art resonates with this strong tie between present and past.
As an art educator, Charles maintains a teaching studio in Northern California, serving students in five counties and giving online lessons to students around the world. Many of his students have become professional artists.
