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Diana Farfán is a renowned ceramic sculptor, educator, and cultural agent originally from Bogota, Colombia. She now calls Greenville, SC, her home. Diana has a B.A. in Graphic Design, a B.F.A. in ceramics and Printmaking from Universidad Nacional de Colombia, and an M.F.A. in Ceramic Sculpture from the University of South Carolina. She has also studied as an exchange student at the University of Anchorage (Alaska, U.S.A.) and the Tainan National University of the Arts in Taiwan. Diana is passionate about animal welfare and the environment and uses her art to raise awareness of empathy and respect for people, animals, and nature. Her figurative sculpture is known for creating surreal, dramatic-poetic narratives that address social, political, and environmental issues.

Artist Statement

My art delves into the complex social and political issues that impact human, animal, and environmental conditions. I use playful and poetic representations through classical and toy-like elements to create nostalgic narratives exploring these issues. My figures, with their distorted bodies and surreal situations, aim to raise questions about the rapidly changing identity of modern life and the impact of humans on the natural environment, countered by our ability to find hope and love under any circumstances.

I am passionate about using art as a powerful tool for education and conversations that inspire action. Through my artwork, I hope to encourage viewers to think deeply about their role in society, their influence on those around them, and the human traces left behind.