In the heart of Brooklyn and amidst the calm of Long Island’s Quogue, Claudia Doring Baez creates art that speaks to both the rush of city life and the reflective stillness of nature. With studios in two vastly different environments, her work is shaped by the unique energy of each space. Baez, who blends introspection with an eye for narrative, is currently delving into a new series inspired by the evocative portraits of Peter Hujar and the cinematic tension of Jean-Luc Godard's Contempt.
We recently visited her studio to learn more about how her creative process unfolds, the materials that drive her, and the rituals that anchor her artistic practice.