Ariel Ortega is a Nicaraguan American artist maintaining a private atelier in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Ariel is a multidisciplinary artist creating sculptures and paintings using industrial building materials as his primary medium. Ariel is best known for his flower motif, which explores themes of individuality, frailty and beauty.

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Ariel's evolution has been influenced by the Miami design scene. For two decades, Ariel has worked in the symbiotic area of art and design, carving out a niche in the South Florida contemporary art scene. His goal with abstract painting and flowering sculptures is to evoke a balance between preservation and development.