Jean Carlos Espinoza

Age: 19
Claremont International High School
Art is what I most identify with because it has allowed me to feel free by expressing my feelings, speaking without saying a word, and escaping from reality. Since I was little, I have always liked to take my imagination to the maximum. Photography is part of my development as an artist. Taking a photo is my way of telling or showing the beauty of the world. For me photography is about finding something interesting in an ordinary place. This is what I mean by the beauty of the world—a good photo, a simple place that shows history or is beautiful depending on the eye with which you see it. I have realized that it has little to do with the things you see and much to do with how you see them. This is where different perspectives come in.

I stand out most when taking urban-style photos because I identify with cities and urban sites. The dark style is also one of the styles that I gravitate toward when taking a photo. I am a person who does not limit himself. To me, exploring new things is part of improving as an artist. There are people who have motivated me to occupy this artistic world. A key influence is a Spaniard with the stage name Clavero, who usually takes urban photos. The way that he shows multiple feelings in a single photo makes me want to be like him. When a person sees my art, I hope they feel identified and connect with my photographs despite the fact that everyone has their own way of seeing things, and that is what makes art interesting, because everyone can show their perspective on things.


The Look of Honesty, 2020
Light of Hope, 2020