About Me

I’m Esther Rivera, a young multidisciplinary artist working in photography, collage, and mixed media. My work explores the emotional and psychological impact of trauma, confronting subjects often left unspoken including sexual violence, self-harm, suicide, miscarriage, grief, and survival. Through layered imagery and raw visual storytelling, I create pieces that reflect pain, vulnerability, memory, and resilience. My art is both deeply personal and socially reflective, inviting viewers to engage with difficult conversations surrounding mental health, bodily autonomy, loss, and healing. By transforming heavy experiences into visual narratives, I aim to create space for honesty, connection, and recognition for those who have lived through trauma.