About the Artist
Diane DeLuca
Bio
Diane DeLuca (Savannah College of Art and Design 2023) is a Painting major minoring in Drawing and Business Management and Entrepreneurship. Growing up in Little Rock, Arkansas (The Natural State), Diane has always been inspired by the outdoors and natural environment around her. She is currently living and working in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Her study abroad experience in the Provence region of France (summer 2022) has greatly inspired her work. She investigates the relationship between humanity and nature through her meditative landscape paintings.
Artist Statement
I sang to the trees as a little girl. When I was upset, I disappeared into the woods. Away from my problems and completely alone, I took a deep breath. Everything’s ok.
My work explores the interactions between people and landscape. Spending time outside is scientifically proven to lower risk of depression, speed up stress recovery, and overall strengthen mental capacity. With this in mind, it’s important to note how you feel and let yourself feel it. Bring your own experiences to my work and ponder how it makes you feel.
My process begins outside the studio and doesn’t involve painting at all. I go on hikes and take pictures. Through these experiences, I am exploring themes of self-reflection, memory, and coming to terms with turmoil.
After fun in the sun, I pour over my camera roll to find images to base my painting. Then I determine substrate, media, and stylistic approach depending on my mood and if I want it to be part of an existing series. After this, I take my time responding to composition, color, and mark-making.
Through this process, I am exploring mindfulness and embarking on a journey of self-discovery by disappearing into the trees once again.
