Artist’s Statement
I paint because I feel compelled to capture and preserve those moments that lift our spirits—those memories of beauty, excitement, awe, or peace along with the connections to loved ones and nature that I’m deeply grateful for.
But painting is not just emotional for me—it’s also an intellectual challenge that I find endlessly rewarding. Each piece begins with selecting a personal photo from the enormous number I take during my daily life. From there, I engage in the analytical puzzle of transforming that image into a painting that tells a story, evokes a feeling, and functions as a harmonious, well-composed work of art. Balancing narrative and beauty—editing real-life details to serve the composition—is a process I truly enjoy.
Color harmony, structure, and the interaction of shapes and brush strokes are just as important to me as the scene itself. I bring an analytical mindset to my work, but one that is always in service of expressing emotion and memory. That mix of geometry and feeling is where I find the magic.
A surprising additional benefit for me is when a buyer connects with my work, not just visually, but emotionally. When someone sees a piece and says, “I’ve lived that moment,” and talks about the joy they experienced. It’s a powerful reminder of why I do this. Painting allows me to share joy, both mine and theirs.
Miriam Esteve is a professional fine artist whose vibrant, expressive paintings reflect over a decade of practice and learning. After a successful career in global banking, she transitioned to full-time artmaking in 2008. Her analytical background—she holds a BA in Applied Mathematics from Harvard and an MBA from Columbia— allows her to apply structure, discipline, and visual clarity to her approach to composition.
Miriam has participated in numerous juried art fairs and exhibitions, where her work consistently resonates with collectors for its bold color palettes, simplified forms, and narrative charm. Her paintings depict joyful, recognizable moments, drawn from personal photographs and elevated into scenes that evoke universal memory.
Being an avid traveler and having lived many years in cities as diverse as Boston, New York, Tokyo, Caracas, and Miami, Miriam infuses her work with a rich cultural perspective. The different landscapes, rhythms, and aesthetics of these experiences informs the mood and storytelling in her compositions.
She has continued her art education through workshops and online courses throughout her artistic career. Whether painting in oil or acrylic, Miriam Esteve’s art is marked by an ongoing curiosity, a respect for technique, and a commitment to capturing beautiful moments with both structure and emotion.
Miriam belongs to the Biscayne Art Collective- a Miami-based group of artists who support and learn from each other. She also serves as Treasurer on the Board of American Women Artists, a nationally renowned organization dedicated to the inspiration, celebration and encouragement of women the visual Fine Arts.
