Claire Ibarra

I have always been drawn to storytelling as a means of exploring and illuminating the human condition. My artistic life began with writing fiction, but I found myself moving toward poetry as I strove to distill narratives to their bare and essential essence. It seems that photography was the next logical step in that process. I use composite photography to create meaning and visual narratives, and I have a particular fondness for the strange and stark beauty of landscapes.

My artistic focus has been to explore isolation. There are physical features, especially in landscapes, that are desolate. There can be grace and beauty, as well as tranquility, that comes with pause and reflection. I want to express this beauty, while also acknowledging the void that can come from isolation.