Louis Beltran
Artist BIO
Louis Beltran, stands out as a multifaceted artist, sculptor, architect, designer, and entrepreneur, leading the creative vision of BELT. Born in Armenia, Colombia, Louis comes from a family of dreamers and artists, which nurtured his creativity from an early age. Immersed in the lush Colombian landscapes, his artistic journey began with a deep connection to nature and evolved into the exploration of history, spirituality, and science. Louis's competitive spirit and diverse cultural experiences shaped 'El Maestro.' His architectural ventures, alongside his wife Luz Angela, reflect their commitment to design. As co-founders of BELT, they overcame challenges, making it a benchmark in South America. Louis has led over 180 professionals, bringing more than 2,000 projects to life globally, emphasizing excellence in design. Over 38 years, Louis transformed BELT into a global creative force, with handmade pieces reflecting creativity, quality, and meticulous attention. Rooted in drawing, his creative process embodies divine power, teamwork, and contemplation of nature, finding beauty in every stroke.
Professional Journey
1985 – 2023 BELT Metal Art+Design Studio C.E.O. MAESTRO CREATIVE LEADER & SCULPTOR - Leading a tribe of over 180 individuals across various disciplines. - Workshop-studio spanning 10,000 square meters in Colombia and the United States. 1985 – 1999 - Designing projects, facades, and interiors with sculptural works in iron and bronze. - Pioneering the development of high-specification metal elements. - Envisioning and executing luxury projects, including commercial buildings, offices, apartments, residences, restaurants, parks, supermarkets, and places of worship. - Crafting bespoke furniture for hotels, homes, and urban spaces. 2000 Establishment of the BELT Metal Art+Design Studio in Miami. 1999 - Present - Sculpting in metal and innovative material combinations. - Conceptualizing, designing, and delivering over 2,000 multimillion-dollar projects globally. - Specializing in residential, commercial, and institutional areas, with a passion for places of worship. - Crafting exclusive commissioned artworks for personal collections and private residences. - Entrepreneurial Spirit. - Co-founder of companies shaping luxury construction and design sectors in Colombia. - Urban Architect at Studies, District Planning, Bogotá.
Highlighted Achievements
Global Presence Early work in Colombia and neighboring countries. Projects: Involved in the design of luxury projects, including commercial buildings, offices, apartments, luxury residences, restaurants, urban park comprehensive design, landscape, and urban furniture, supermarkets, gourmet, and luxury. Led projects on all four continents, specializing in sculpting with metal and various materials. Conceptualized, designed, developed, specified, manufactured, and installed. Project Diversity Worked on residential, commercial, and institutional projects, with a focus on places of worship and exclusive commissioned artworks for personal collections and private residences. Places of Worship Contributed to the design and construction of churches for Catholic, Jewish, and Mormon communities. Furniture Design Designed hotel and home furniture for interiors and exteriors, including furniture lines, urban furniture, lamps, and luxury interiors and exteriors. Entrepreneurship Co-founder of several construction and design promotion companies in the luxury sector in Colombia. Urban and planning leader at the department of Planning, Bogotá District.
Education
ARCHITECTUniversidad Piloto De Colombia. Bogotá – 1981. FINE ARTS Universidad Nacional de Colombia. Bogotá 1979 – 1981. ARCHITECT DPLG (Diplômé Par Le Gouvernement Français)Unité Pédagogique D’architecture 9 Paris – 1984. BEAUX-ARTS – SCULPTURE École nationale supérieure des Beaux-arts Paris 1981–1984. D.E.S. REGIONAL AND URBAN PLANNING École Nationale supérieure de Ponts et Chaussées Paris 1984. ARCHITECTURAL, BUSINESS, CULTURAL, AND ARTISTIC STUDY TRIPS All over the world throughout my lifetime.
Excellence Metal Smithing
Inspired by Nature Category B Driveway Gates Forged. Gold Medal 2023
