Trinidad Mac-Auliffe is a Chilean-born photographer/image-maker and makeup design artist currently living in the U.S.
From 1997 to 2003 she lived in New York City and worked as a freelance artist until moving to Cincinnati, Ohio, where she earned an MFA with an emphasis in Digital Photography from the University of Cincinnati, College of Design, Architectue Art and Planning.

Trinidad's work is deeply rooted in conceptual thinking and research, culminating in bodies of work that reflect her artistic and philosophical background. From early studies in anatomical drawing, Trinidad went on to focus on theatrical makeup, body painting and drama studies. Each of these disciplines is evident in her digital photography and video work, which has been widely acclaimed for its dramatic flair and profound messaging, most notably her "Theatre of the Body" series.

In addition to her personal work, Trinidad has been involved with several artistic multimedia collaborations integrating music, dance and visuals. Trinidad's work has been exhibited internationally, including shows in Japan, Chile, and has been shown extensively in prominent US venues including the Carnegie Visual & Performing Arts Center, the Center for Fine Art Photography, the the Los Angeles Center for Digital Art and the Wilmer Jennings Gallery in New York City. She was awarded a URC Fellowship and the Louis Rockwood Grant in 2004 and among other numerous awards Trinidad’s work has been honored with the En Foco New Works Award (2005); Best in Show for the Art Students League/NYC (2003); and Honorable Mention in the Adobe Digital Imaging Competition (2007 and 2004). Numerous publications have featured Trinidad’s work, including Camera Arts and Nueva Luz, and she was featured in a spot titled “International Style” on CNN America. Trinidad has also written several published articles and reviews.

An experienced instructor, Trinidad has taught photography, digital imaging, and methods and concepts at the University of Cincinnati and the Art Academy of Cincinnati, in addition to classical drawing at University Finnis Terrae in Santiago.
Trinidad’s work is held in private and public collections worldwide. She is represented internationally by Trunk Images in New York City.
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