About Me

Alejandra Platt-Torres’s practice centers on the lived experiences of communities shaped by geography, tradition, and social change. Her photographs frequently investigate the symbolic and emotional dimensions of humanity and landscape, particularly in the Sonoran Desert and borderlands, where absence and presence coexist as visual narratives. Her work invites reflection rather than reportage, creating opportunity for viewers to consider broader questions of belonging, displacement, and shared humanity. Her work examines themes of identity, spirituality, cultural memory, and the social and psychological landscapes of the U.S.–Mexico border.  Through sustained, research-based projects and international exhibition activity, she has established a body of work that contributes meaningfully to contemporary discussions on culture, migration, and identity. Her photography continues to function as a bridge between communities and histories, affirming the power of visual art to foster understanding across borders and generations.

She lived and worked alongside indigenous communities in the remote areas of Mexico, building trust through humility, and respect. These experiences shaped her understanding of ethical storytelling. She slept where they slept, ate what they offered, and was consistently met with generosity and kindness. (In the name of God 1993-2002). She also documented migration along the U.S. and México border, walking with the Tucson Samaritans and witnessing both tragedy and resilience. In regions in Arizona and Sonora, she navigated complex and often dangerous terrain with the support of trusted allies. These projects strengthened her ability to lead with empathy, cultural sensitivity, and emotional resilience. (A World Separated by Borders 2009-2012). She has photographed landscapes and wildlife across the globe, including eclipses, super moons, glaciers, and whales. She always follows strict ethical standards such as leaving no evidence of human visitation, respecting habitats, and never disturbing wildlife. A National Geographic expedition to Antartica was a recent highlight that reaffirmed her belief in our interconnection with nature. (The Five Elements 2013-2030).

Alejandra Platt-Torres (b. 1960) is a Mexican-born Visual Artist in the field of photography whose artistic practice is grounded in documentary and fine art photography, working primarily in black-and-white film and 35mm color digital. Born in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico, and based in Tucson, Arizona, Platt-Torres has developed a career spanning more than three decades, producing long-term photographic projects that bridge documentary observation with contemplative visual storytelling. Recent, mayor solo shows include Luz y Tierra, Colegio de Sonora, Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico, 2026; Trinity Retrospective, MUSAS, Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico, 2025; A World Separated by Borders, Arizona State Museum, Tucson, Arizona, 2013; Group shows, Depth & Field, Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, Tucson, Arizona, 2025; Women in Nature, LCB Gallery at Pima College, Tucson, Arizona, 2023; Arizona Biennial, Tucson Museum of Art, Tucson, Arizona, 2023; IV Biennial Cd Juarez-El Paso, El Paso Museum of Art, El Paso, Texas, 2016. Her artistic work has been supported by grants and recognitions from organizations including University of Arizona’s Confluencenter for Creative Inquiry, 2012; JUMEX Foundation, 2011; Conaculta-Fonca 1999; and in addition to her exhibition practice, Platt-Torres is an active lecturer, presenting at universities, museums, and cultural institutions on documentary ethics, cross-cultural dialogue, and photography as a tool for social engagement. Collections are in Arizona State Museum 2014; Texas Tech University, 2008; Tucson Museum of Art 2005; solo Book In the Name of God, 2000.

• AlejandraPlatt@gmail.com
• +1 (520) 907-3637
• Tucson, Arizona, USA.
• alejandraplatt.org