Aldara Ortega

Aldara Ortega is a self-taught photographer and mixed media artist specializing in underwater photography.12 Born in Madrid, Spain, she moved to New York in 2009 and began exploring underwater photography as a sanctuary from urban life pressures.12

Ortega's work focuses on capturing the movement of the human form in underwater environments, creating vivid, color-saturated images that express freedom and calm simultaneously.1 Her underwater portraits of women celebrate femininity, strength, and empowerment.2

With a background in fashion design, Ortega brings a multidisciplinary perspective to her art.2 Her Spanish heritage and passion for dance significantly influence her work, highlighting the expressive power of the body and the transformative energy of water.2

Ortega's artistic journey includes:

• Education in Fashion Design from Fashion Design Superior Center in Madrid, Spain2
• Additional studies in Sustainable Agent of Change and Tropical Coastal Ecosystems2
• Multiple solo exhibitions, including "Dive In" (2021) in New York and "Etérea" (2020) in Tulum, Mexico2
• Participation in various group exhibitions, such as the Hamptons Fine Art Fair in 20222

Her work invites viewers to experience a sense of wonder, liberation, and authenticity through her unique underwater imagery.2