Diana Solís

Diana Solís is a Chicago based artist and educator born in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico. She is a visual artist and educator whose work encompasses a range of media and techniques. Her work includes painting, illustration, printmaking, photography, found object sculpture, public murals and installation. Working for over 40 years as a professional artist, and in community based art Solís’ work draws from memory, cautionary tales, oral and personal histories, and contemporary urban culture. Her work examines notions of place, identity and belonging. Solís is a lead teaching artist for Changing Worlds Organization and Urban gateways in community based art programs and in residency programs in Chicago area public schools. (Spring 2020-Fall 2020)