©Patricia Barreto   Carolina del Rivero, born in Mexico City, began her career at Centro de Estudios en Ciencias de la Comunicacion graduating with an Advertising degree in 2001. After having her two boys and settling in Miami Beach with her husband, she continued her career graduating from the Miami Ad School's Fashion Photography and Editorial Design Program. Pursuing her passion for the fashion industry Carolina made her focus “Shoes”, an object of every woman's adoration, making a statement with her own style. In 2006 Carolina created a collection of Art about Fruits and Vegetables that began as a school project. The collection was part of Art Fusion Gallery's selected group of artists from July of 2007 to July 2009. Carolina has participated with some organizations like Make a Wish Foundation for kids with terminal diseases, The Raw Beauty Project for women with different disabilities, The Victory School for children with autism, The Sabrina Cohen Foundation for the Stem Cell Research , The Miami Heart Gallery for foster children, Raising Malawi to end extreme poverty endured by orphans and recently with SFK (Success for Kids) empowering at-risk children and teens throughout the world. Clients: Ritz-Carlton South Beach, Jaguar Restaurant, Talula Restaurant, Mari-Nalli Restaurant, Ariston Restaurant, Fisher's Restaurant, Base World, Luis Morais Jewelry, Conde Nast Traveler, Art Center South Florida, Triton Productions, ICS International, Melory John Talent Group, The Webster, Update Magazine, Next Model Management, Elite Models, Michelle Pommier Model Management, Contempo Model Management Mexico, Irene Marie Models, MC2 Model Management and Mega Models. Exhibits: Dorsch's Gallery, Sagamore Hotel South Beach, Aperture Pro, Etra Fine Art Gallery, Art Fusion Gallery, The Freedom Tower. Currently, part of the Exhibit " Miami Heart Gallery " for the second year. Featured Artist at the "Eco Art Gallery by the Sea Campaign". 2008 Books: "10 Proven Principles for a Diet Free Life" . by Mercedes Gerakis.