Meaning lives in complexity, unfolding through perception, memory, and emotion — changing as we change, shifting as we move, meeting us from another place each time. My work is abstract, yet rooted in how we see, how we feel, and how meaning transforms with our point of view.
I work at the threshold between representation and abstraction, where structure emerges from the geometry of space and form arises from the shifting interplay of light, color, and reflection. Each composition begins as a constructed environment and is distilled through photography into an image — a space for thought, where the fleeting and impermanent are held in view.
These images are architectures of thought: layered, navigable, and alive to the act of sustained attention — inviting the viewer to step inside, linger, and lose track of where seeing ends and understanding begins.
Bio
Hester Mitrani Esquenazi, known professionally as hester, blends artistic vision, technical skill, and interdisciplinary exploration. From commercial photography in Colombia to conceptual art in Miami, her journey reflects a relentless drive to push the boundaries of photography.
Educated at Northeastern University, Parsons School of Design, and the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, hester merges her backgrounds in electrical engineering, architecture, and art history into her work. This multidisciplinary foundation gives her photography a depth that invites viewers to explore the interplay of thought, perception, and emotion within urban landscapes.
From her earliest series "Concrete Perspective" (2012) to "Traces of Perception" (2014) and most recently "Architecture Ephémérè (2024)", hester's work challenges viewers to reconsider the spaces they inhabit, transforming mundane structures into subjects of contemplation. Through her lens, the physical environment becomes a gateway to introspection.
Beyond her art, hester actively supports the creative community, mentoring aspiring artists and serving as an active docent at the Perez Art Museum. She has been exhibited in solo shows in Miami, Art Wynwood, Pinta Miami, LA Art, and in Tylosand with Tres Hombres Arts, as well as consecutive solo shows at Arles Rencontres de la Photographie in 2022, 2023, and 2024. Her recent exhibitions in Sweden and France have showcased her work globally, affirming her place in conceptual photography.
hester's photography encourages us to see the unseen and appreciate the link between art and science, bridging the two cultures.