South Florida based visual artist Sara Celinda Schesser Bartra considers herself a citizen of the world. Sara grew up and lived as an adult in many different countries in South America and Europe. She has embraced the culture of those countries and speaks their languages. ​Sara is a self-taught artist who comes from a family of numerous professions, among them many established artists from whom she drew inspiration since childhood.  Sara has participated in national and international workshops and exhibits. 
Dr. Schesser Bartra holds a PhD in Molecular Biology and Microbiology and often incorporates science and the microbial world in her creations. She believes that microbes are  beautiful and that it is important  to forge a deeper public understanding and awareness of science. Her work is in private collections around the world.