Claudia Ammirata

Artist Statement

In my artistic journey, I delve into the ephemeral, the transient, and the shadows that exist within beauty.
Thoughts hidden in my subconscious are the result of profound losses such as the sudden death of the father of my 3 boys and the acceptance of my oldest son's challenging mental health condition.
These experiences have impacted my sensibility and my photography in a way that allows me to perceive the world in a different context, where tragedy intertwines with beauty, and where sensitivity blooms amidst adversity.
My creative exploration focuses on the temporary condition of life, memory, the essence of femininity, sensuality, nostalgia, and spirituality.
These themes infuse my work with layers of depth and complexity, enriching my artistic expression. Through my lens, I offer a poetic and intimate portrayal of beauty, tragedy, and a quest for meaning in life—an ever-evolving journey of discovery and expansion.

Biography

Claudia Ammirata, a Venezuelan artist who divides her time between Miami and Caracas, discovered her passion for photography at a young age while residing in Paris, France.
Her formal pursuit of photography began with courses at the Academy of Art in San Francisco, California. Over the years, Claudia has sharpened her craft through workshops with notable figures such as Keith Carter in San Miguel and Jon Cone at Cone Editions in Vermont.
She has also enriched her practice with online courses from Susan Burnstain, drawing inspiration and guidance from her mentors, Jose Antonio Navarrete and Chehalis Hegner.
Claudia has presented two Solo exhibitions at Art Media Gallery Miami. "Sense of Impermanence" 2021 and "Fix Me", 2019.
She has participated in group shows and art fairs including Doral Cultural Art Center, 2024, Art Media Gallery Miami, 2023, Doral Contemporary Art Museum, 2022, La Caja Centro Cultural, Caracas, 2022, Pinta Miami 2022, Pinta Miami 2021, PhotoPlace Gallery, Vermont 2020, Art New York, NY NY 2019, Context Art Miami 2018.
Her work has been published in Shadow and Light Magazine September / October 2023 and Arte al Dia February 2020.
She is the author of Ephemeral Beauty" a photography book published in 2017 that uses flowers as the conduit to interpret the metaphor of life.

Title of Body of Work: SENSE OF IMPERMANENCE

Somewhere_2019_ Fine Art Baryta Satin Print_18 x 24 in
Il Suo Tempo_2019_Fine Art Baryta Satin Print_18 x 24 in
La Serenissima_2019_Fine Art Baryta Satin Print_18 x 24 in
El Regalo_2021_Fine Art Baryta Satin Print_18 x 24 in
Cascading_2021_Fine Art Baryta Satin Print_18 x 24 in
Treasure Keeper_2021_Fine Art Baryta Satin Print_18 x 24 in
A Look Back_2021_Fine Art Baryta Satin Print_18 x 24 in
All is Gone_2020_Fine Art Baryta Satin Print_18 x 24 in
Tu Recuerdo_2021_Fine Art Baryta Satin Print_18 x 24 in
Just Imagine_2021_Fine Art Baryta Satin Print_18 x 24 in