Hello!
My name is Claudia, and I am a practicing Artist with a decade of professional experience in the performing arts.
My skill set spans various areas, including professional scenic painting, puppet making and animation, creative workshop facilitation, production design, creative direction, concept creation and research, creative writing, and international project management and leadership, among others.
I have worked as a freelance scenic artist, production designer, and maker, collaborating with major theaters, cultural venues, companies, and film studios across Ireland. My experience encompasses a wide range of productions, including theater, film, television, opera, commercials, animation, music, festivals, and large-scale spectacles.
In recent years, I have concentrated on puppetry and community engagement, particularly making work with children and young audiences. I have served as a designer, maker, and puppeteer on various international initiatives.
I also serve as a councilor for the Irish National Center of UNIMA International, the world’s oldest theatre organization, collaborating with puppet enthusiasts and professionals globally to promote peace and mutual understanding through the art of puppetry. I am actively engaged in projects that foster cultural diplomacy and uphold noble human values, participating in international panels and conferences.
My passion for mentoring has expanded my artistic career into educational settings, where I worked as a facilitator and mentor with schools, cultural organizations, and language institutes, focusing on integrating creativity into the learning environment.
I truly enjoy participating in international collaborative arts practices that connect with diverse communities and address social issues, using the power of storytelling to foster positive change.