The body of 34-year-old Colombian photographer Jonathan Ortiz Real was discovered in an apartment in Mexico City’s Santa Fe neighborhood, shocking both Colombia’s art world and Mexico’s creative residents.
This news was confirmed by the photographic community and relatives of the artist in his hometown of Santa Marta.has launched an investigation by the Mexico City Attorney General’s Office to determine the circumstances of his death.
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Ortiz-Real was found dead on the morning of Thursday, November 13, after his housemate noticed his absence for several hours. According to sources close to foreign media, “According to his colleagues, he locked himself in his room and went unanswered for several hours before they entered the room and found him dead.”
Mexican journalist Antonio Nieto broken chairreported. Her body was found naked and face down, leading authorities to consider whether Ortiz-Real may have been with her before she died.However, so far there is no official confirmation that another person was present at the scene.
After receiving the news of his death, the photographer’s family appealed to the Colombian embassy in Mexico and local authorities to help expedite the repatriation process.
“His colleagues immediately contacted us in Colombia,” one of his relatives told the media. Relatives also noted that there were no obvious signs of violence on Ortiz-Real’s body when it was discovered.However, an autopsy will determine the exact cause of death.
The Mexico City Attorney General’s Office has opened an investigation and is awaiting the results of an autopsy and forensic analysis to shed light on the incident.
Ortiz Real’s death particularly shocked the art and photography circles of Santa Marta, where his work in portraiture and documentary photography was widely acclaimed.
According to local mediaJonathan Ortiz Real distinguished himself in Colombian photography and advertising from an early age.then settled in Mexico to strengthen his professional career.
She has worked with prestigious publications such as Playboy Mexico and collaborated with famous models such as Karelly Ruiz, Argentinian Lara Agostina Granados, and Emelia Victoria.
Additionally, according to his LinkedIn profile, he is the founder of Jonaorle, a photography company focused on “the unique characteristics of the body,” and he presents his work on his Pexels page, where his photos have been viewed 188 million times before 2019.
Ortiz-Real also described his work as “contemporary luxury” and said he focuses on depicting very exclusive environments with models, celebrities, and influencers. His career includes collaborations in cities such as Panama, Paris, Cancun, and Tulum, in addition to a residence in Mexico City. In the digital field, he worked as a filter developer for Facebook and Instagram.
The Ortiz Real incident joins other recent episodes that have affected Mexico’s Colombian arts community. In September, Colombian musicians B. King and Legio Clown were found dead in the state of Mexico, after they were last seen in the Aztec capital.
According to police reports and the Mexican state attorney general’s office, both artists were summoned by a man nicknamed “El Comandante” on the pretext of a business opportunity, and were later murdered on the orders of “El Pantera,” who was to pay the perpetrators 200,000 Mexican pesos.
As the investigation into Jonathan Ortiz Real’s death continues, the community of photographers and creators who shared projects with him hope that the details of his death will be revealed and that justice will be served.
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