Join us as we explore the art of CIFO achievement award winner, Diana de Solares from Guatemala! Born in Ciudad de Guatemala in 1952, Diana studied architecture at the Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala and later economics at the Universidad Francisco Marroquín. In her art she creates “provisional drawings in space,’’ working primarily with objects and materials found in domestic environments and construction sites. In this session, we will explore examples of her diverse artistic projects and provide a hands-on art activity based on her themes. This session is in-person and includes light refreshments.
Born in Ciudad de Guatemala in 1952. Studied architecture at the Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala and later economics at the Universidad Francisco Marroquín. She also trained independently with artists Juan de Dios González and Daniel Schafer. In 1996, she won the Glifo de Oro Prize at the X Bienal de Arte Paiz in Guatemala City. She also received a grant from the Rockefeller Foundation (Bellagio Center, Italy). In her works, which are mainly sculptures, she intends to make “provisional drawings in space.” She works primarily with objects and materials found in domestic environments and construction sites. Recent Solo Shows include 3 de Plycem, 2 de Clavos y 1 Tablón: Caos y Eros, Galería La Rebelde, Guatemala (2023); A Garden of One’s Own, META, Miami (2021): The Corrections, The 9.99 Gallery, Guatemala City (2014); Proyect Room – PRESENTS 2: Alma Ruiz presents Diana de Solares, Josée Bienvenue Gallery, New York City (2014) En Tránsito, Sol del Río Arte Contemporáneo, Guatemala City (2013); and Prótesis, Piegatto Arte, Guatemala City (2013). Recent group shows include Dirty Geometry, Mana Contemporary, Miami (2014); The Eyes of the Skin, Bienal de Arte Paiz, Guatemala City (2014); Length x Width x Height, The 9.99 Gallery, Guatemala City (2014); Y… ¿entonces?, The 9.99 Gallery, Guatemala (2013); and Existir en un estado de peligrosa distracción, Bienal de Arte Paiz, Guatemala City (2010).
She currently lives and works between Guatemala City and Antigua.