About
I am a photographer and artist originally from Mexico City, now residing in Los Angeles. My passion for photography began at a young age, as I was captivated by the power of capturing moments and emotions through the lens of a camera. Over the years, I have honed my skills and developed a unique style that combines my love for chiaroscuro, symbolic elements, and the exploration of the female experience.Through my work, I aim to capture the complexities and nuances of the human experience, particularly that of women, and to tell stories that provoke thought and emotion.
Recently, I have delved into the world of experimental filmmaking, co-directing and producing my first short documentary film, “Lisboa Nueva”This new venture has allowed me to further explore storytelling and expand my creative boundaries. With my background in photography, I bring a unique visual perspective to filmmaking, utilizing symbolism and cinematic techniques to convey deeper meanings and evoke a strong emotional response from the audience.
Solo Exhibitions:
2017 “World of Lucid Dreaming” BOA Art Gallery, Beverly Hills,CA
2016 “Monument of the Impossibility, Symbolic Universe” BOA Art Gallery, Beverly hills, CA
2011. Monjas Coronadas Alter Ego Space, Teatro Diana, Guadalajara, Mexico
2010. Monjas Coronadas T-Salon, Los Angeles, CA.
2010. MadonnasSlideshow- installation, Museum of Latin American Art (MOLA), Long Beach, CA. 2009.
2010 Madonnas Slideshow-Installation, Palacio Municipal de Guadalajara, Mexico
2009 “Madonnas” Centro Cultural Casa Vallarta, Guadalajara, Mexico
2009. Madonnas Fremont Gallery, South Pasadena, CA.
2009. “Madonnas” Consulate General of Mexico in LA, CA.
2009. “Magritte Kids” Mixografia Gallery, LA, CA.
Group Exhibitions:
2026 “Unbound” Artier Fine Art Gallery, Palm Springs, CA
2025 Libros de Artistas Mexicanos at Biblioteca Nacional de Mexico (Award)
2025 “Desdoblamiento” CCCM Consulate General of Mexico in LA
2023 “Singularidades” Casa Amarilla de Arte, Mexico City
2023 “Vínculos Maternos” Museo de la Bolsa Mexicana de Valores,(MUBO)Mexico City
2020 “The box project” SPARC, Venice, CA
2011 “Muestra Pulsiones” Patricia Conde Galería, Mexico city
2010 “Fairy Tales” Ave. 50 Studio, Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA
2009 “Monjas Coronadas” Claustro de Sor Juana, Mexico City
2008. “Fairy Tales” Galleria Arte Talento, Mexico city
2005. Made by Hands” Consulate General of Mexico, Denver CL.
2004 “Made by Hands” Consulate General of Mexico, LA CA.
Collaborations
2022 “Erase” with artist Mercedes Gertz, Claustro de Sor Juana, CDMX
2022 “Desde un lugar lejano” with artist Mercedes Gertz, CEART, Tijuana
2019 “Down the rabbit hole” with artist Mercedes Gertz, SPARC, Venice CA
2018 “...Jusqu’a la fin de temps” with artist Mercedes Gertz, Instituto Cultural de Mexico, Paris, Francia
Film:
2023 “Lisboa Nueva” co-directed and produced a documentary short film
2023 Festival Internacional de cine de Morelia
2024 Award Best Director, Portugal Indie Film Festival
2024 Semi-Finalist Madrid Arthouse Film Festival
2014 Finalist Stockholm Independent Film Festival
Digital Publications:
https://www.arteinformado.com/agenda/f/vinculos-maternos-241415?_track_uid=90aae7752b496b0be80f817c67acc7 25cbd0
https://moreliafilmfest.com/en/realizadores/beristain-elizabeth
Interviews:
https://voyagela.com/interview/rising-stars-meet-elizabeth-beristain-of-dtla/ https://boldjourney.com/meet-elizabeth-beristain/
Co-directed and produced a short documentary film “Lisboa Nueva” that got selected at the International Film Festival of Morelia, Mexico in 2023. In January 2024 got the best director award at the Portugal Indie Film Festival and best Short Doc at the Stockholm Independent Film Festival 2025, selected at Madrid Arthouse, Monterrey International Film Festival, and San Francisco Arthouse Short Festival.
Recently directed a music video for flamenco singer Alfredo Tejada soon to be released in September 2025.
Education
Associate of Arts: Photography, 1996 Escuela Activa de Fotografía –Mexico city. Workshops:
Saul Serrano estudio
Enhebra Estudio
Contact: eb@elizabethberistain.com Mobile (310) 890 9901