CARLOS BETANCOURT
COLLECTION
It is a privilege to present this collection of diverse wallpaper designs for Casamonte. Like many artists, I am deeply fascinated by the intersection of art, architecture, and design—with a particular passion for wallpaper. More than decorative elements, wallpapers have a long and rich history of shaping the atmosphere of a space. They influence not just the visual character, but also the emotional tone of interiors, establishing a dialogue with all other surrounding design elements.
For these collections, as with much of my artistic practice, I drew upon personal memories and lived experiences as sources of inspiration. Some of the designs feature one-line drawings that reflect moments from my childhood, while others are inspired by recurring travels to the vibrant cultures and natural landscapes of Mexico and Greece. Additional patterns pay homage to the aesthetics of Miami and Palm Beach's Art Deco era and mid-century design.
At the heart of this collection lies the lush tropical and Caribbean landscapes of my upbringing in Puerto Rico. This natural beauty remains a continuous source of inspiration—most notably, Carlos’s Garden within El Yunque rainforest, a creative project I have nurtured for many years with the help of close friends. The garden serves as a living canvas, constantly fueling my imagination and now influencing this wallpaper line.
I am excited to expand my artistic practice into the realm of wallpaper design. My hope is that these patterns, rooted in memory, place, and emotion, will inspire new aesthetic experiences—infused with a sense of magic and beauty—and contribute to creating meaningful and lasting memories in the spaces they inhabit.
COLLECTIONS
ARTIST BIO
Carlos Betancourt (b. 1966, San Juan, Puerto Rico) is a Miami-based multidisciplinary artist celebrated for his vibrant and layered works that blend themes of identity, nature, nostalgia, and cultural symbolism. His exploration of the human connection to place and memory is central to much of his body of work. With a career spanning over three decades, Betancourt’s work has been widely exhibited in leading museums and galleries, and is included in prestigious permanent collections such as The Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York), the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, the New Orleans Museum of Art, and the Pérez Art Museum Miami.
His art has been featured in major international art fairs, including Art Basel, Zona MACO (Mexico), and ARCO (Madrid), and profiled in prominent publications such as The New York Times, ARTnews, Artforum, Gagosian Quarterly, Art in America, and The Wall Street Journal. In 2015, Skira Rizzoli published Carlos Betancourt: Imperfect Utopia, a comprehensive monograph chronicling his artistic journey.In addition to his fine art practice, Betancourt has worked as a curator and furniture designer, and has collaborated with luxury brands such as Louis Vuitton and Barneys New York. His most recent venture includes a commissioned wallpaper series with Casamonte. He has also collaborated extensively with architect Alberto Latorre on both public and private site-specific commissions.
Deeply inspired by nature, Betancourt draws creative energy from his gardens—articularly in Miami and the Puerto Rican rainforest—as well as from extended stays in the Cycladic Islands of Greece and Careyes in Costa Alegre, Mexico. Together with Latorre, he co-founded 801 Projects and the Betancourt-Latorre Foundation, initiatives dedicated to supporting artists in Miami and across the Caribbean basin. His contributions to the arts have been recognized with numerous awards.
For more information and to view his works, visit carlosbetancourt.com.