DIANA GRACIDA

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If We Could Cry Leafs

IF WE COULD CRY LEAFS, 2020 Fine Art Photography Wood Panel 18 x 24’’ / Width 1 1/2’’ Entrada Rag Paper 100% cotton Natural dry leaf from Elephant Ear Bulb - Alocasia macrorrhiza $850

SalvaSeaLaParte

SALVA SEA LA PARTE 2021 Fine Art Photography Wood Framed 28x38.5’’ / Width 2’’ Entrada Rag

Turn On TuneIn Diana Gracida

TURN ON TUNE IN 2023 Fine Art Photography Wood Panel 24 x 21’’ / Width 1 1/2’’ Entrada Rag Paper 100% cotton Natural dry leaf from Elephant Ear Bulb - Alocasia macrorrhiza $850

Let_s be still (landing)

LET’S BE STILL, SO WE CAN SEE OTHER WAYS FIND OTHER DIMENSIONS 2023 Fine Art Photography Wood Frame 36 x 42’’ / Width 2’’ Entrada Rag Paper 100% cotton $2,200

Copy of Emergence, 2018

Emergence, 2018 Photograph on archival paper 57”x40” with Diana Gracida

Framed-SacredSpace-25x20

SACRED SPACE 2022 Fine Art Photography Wood Framed 20 x 25’’ / Width 1 1/2’’ Entrada Rag Paper 100% cotton Natural dry leaf from Elephant Ear Bulb - Alocasia macrorrhiza $650

Transform into Her

Seek, Observe, Appreciate.

Born in the vibrant city of Guadalajara, Mexico, my artistic journey has been profoundly shaped by the rich tapestry of my Mexican heritage and the cultural influences I've experienced living in various places around the world. I began this journey by pursuing my university studies in Mexico, majoring in graphic design and photography.

My passion for photography led me to explore the world beyond Mexico's borders. I embarked on a transformative adventure, studying photography in Madrid, Spain, and later, in England. These experiences expanded my artistic horizons and provided me with fresh insights into the universal language of imagery.

However, it was in the bustling metropolis of Los Angeles where I honed my craft and perfected my lighting skills. The diverse, dynamic environment of LA played a pivotal role in shaping my artistic perspective, blending my Mexican roots with a global outlook.

My art serves as a mirror to the soul, revealing the gritty, unspoken parts of our existence that often go unnoticed. It's an invitation to sit with our vulnerabilities, to befriend them, and to find solace in the process of understanding and healing. Through my creations, I explore the journey of forgiveness, both for oneself and others, and the profound significance of nurturing our pain rather than sweeping it under the rug of distraction or convenience.

Art is my vessel for personal exploration and growth, a means to navigate life's complexities and share these experiences with others. My creative journey is deeply intertwined with self-discovery, healing, and connection, especially after confronting the challenges of breast cancer.

Each piece I create is a courageous confrontation with my inner demons, a visual journey that combines textures, places, and emotions to open my heart and tend to the wounds within. I believe in the transformative power of art to inspire others, encouraging them to explore their own vulnerabilities, forgive themselves, and find beauty in the healing process.

Through my work, I strive to create a safe space for reflection, inviting viewers to connect with their emotions and stories. My art is not just an expression; it's an invitation to embrace the process of healing and to discover the strength that lies within.

Join me on this journey through the colors and strokes of life, where every canvas is a reflection of our shared humanity and a celebration of our individual stories.

In Diana Gracida’s photographs, her vigorous existential search for healing is manifested combining visited landscapes and beloved individuals, transcending the mere image-making. These integration of the essence of the person represented in her invented landscapes become a form of collective environments for spiritual therapy. The trip where potentialities can capture the physical as well as the very vulnerable auras, character and dreams of the persons in her pictures. Through the medium of photo collage, Diana’s sensitivity is interpreted and expressed, creating a visual tapestry that intertwines individual identity with collective experience. Here, art becomes a conduit for healing, understanding, and connection, transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary.

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