ANALY DIEGO

One of the most distinctive attributes of my work is the use of bold, contrasting color palettes. This not only represents my artistic background and passion for color in art and design, but a cultural connection to my roots.

I was born in Laredo, Texas, and grew up in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico; being a part of both countries and cultures has always felt like a blessing to me. The contrasting, yet complementary experiences I’ve had throughout my life have shaped who I am as an artist, designer, and person. As a kid, my family and I were fortunate enough to travel to different places in both Mexico and the U.S. During these travels, I learned to appreciate the different color palettes in each place we visited. Mexico City, Morelia, Acapulco, Cancun, New Mexico, Los Angeles, and New York, to name a few, all present different color palettes in their architecture, flora, fauna, and their skies. This early introduction to different environments sparked my interest in color, architecture, and art. Further, art was introduced to me at an early age by my grandfather, a skilled artist himself. I started painting at the age of six and continued doing so until I joined Architecture School in 2004. My work is a reflection of pop culture, architecture, and design. It is a vessel for sharing my views, ideas, and personal stories relative to my community and background. My graphic illustrations and paintings are meticulously rendered with an emphasis on color, pattern, and proportions. Today, I consider myself a San Antonio artist and designer; I think San Antonio is a city that embraces people from all walks of life, a city that truly resonates with me, my past, and how I foresee my future.

Aside from being an artist, I am a Registered Interior Designer with the State of Texas and a Professor in the School of Architecture and Planning at The University of Texas at San Antonio. I joined UTSA’s Faculty in 2015, and currently teach Architecture and Interior Design courses. I constantly draw inspiration from my artistic background in my teaching and design methods; my intent is to seamlessly merge art, architecture, and design in my projects, to the greatest extent possible. Student work in my studio setting often reflects this approach.

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