About

Diana Carolina López

Statement:

Over time in my development as an artist, painting has become much more than an expressive possibility. I have increasingly found an extension of myself, a natural connection to a complete process of introspection, interpretation, creation, and an ongoing relationship with external reality and with myself. Through art, I express my journey of self-discovery, where each work reflects my search for authenticity and freedom as a woman and a human being.

I mainly create oil portraits in realistic technique, but I reach beyond surface realism to evoke concepts such as the complex development of personal freedom. For example, the composition might reveal a novel perspective, symbolizing the liberation from constraints. I choose color combinations that blend and vibrate to symbolize transformation.

The challenge of my work is to give visible form to the invisible process of growth and self-realization. My main goal is to show my evolutionary process as a human being in a constant search for freedom. This creates a connection with others and an understanding that we are not alone; it is possible to be accepted by being ourselves. My art is a visual testimony of a deep and constant path toward full authenticity.

Bio:

Diana Carolina López is a prominent Mexican visual artist born in Mexico City on October 3, 1982. Recognized for her sensitivity and technique in contemporary realistic painting, her work reflects a deep exploration of the human figure and the emotions it conveys.

Since her beginnings in the art world, Diana has dedicated her career to perfecting her meticulous technique through continuous education. She has participated in workshops and classes at institutions such as the New York Academy of Art and the Barcelona Academy of Art, and under the mentorship of renowned artists such as Manu Saluja, Lee Price, Natalia Fabia, and Steven Assael. Her interest in portraiture and color has led her to explore various methodologies and approaches, enriching her personal style and artistic vision.

Her work has been exhibited in numerous shows internationally, including in Canada, the United States, Spain, England, and Mexico. Among her solo exhibitions are “Chronology of a Metamorphosis” and “Stations of Virtue” in Querétaro, where she showcased her unique perspective and distinctive technique.

Lopez has received various awards and selections in national and international competitions. Notably, she participated in the International Portrait Biennial in Wisconsin. In 2017, she received an honorable mention in the Delusional Contest “Jonathan Levine’s Search for the Next Great Artist” at the Jonathan Levine Projects Gallery, USA. Additionally, she was recognized at ModPortrait in 2020 and 2021 in Barcelona, Spain. In 2023, she was invited to reside at the Pouch Cove Foundation in Newfoundland, Canada, in recognition of her talent and commitment to art.

Studies.

2014 – 2015

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2014 – 2015

Exhibitions.

2014 – 2015