Yelitza Diaz

Sitting on Yellow, Original Painting

2022

Artist Comments
Artist Yelitza Diaz displays a bronze-painted figure balancing itself on a round structure. Inspired once again by minimalism, she considers the possibility of contradicting the style by including something more in the discourse—in this case, the human being as a universal man...

Artist Comments
Unifying minimalist and modern styles, artist Yelitza Diaz builds a figurative sculpture of three figures settled on geometric pedestals. She manipulates the wooden elements to give it the roughness and apparent strength of metal. The first being climbs the block as the remaining two await sitting down. Yelitza's conceptual piece represents the human journey of spirituality and elevation of being.

About the Artist
Born in Venezuela, Yelitza Diaz;s life has been wrapped in the arts since childhood. She founded a gallery with her husband, who is also an artist, and was successful for many years until the crime and corruption in the local government became unbearable. They now live in South Carolina, where she makes art that explores human existentialism and the political and social developments of her native country. Her sculptures are made with ceramic techniques using a minimalist contemporary style. Fun fact: Yelitza designed the town seal for her native Municipio Falc;n in Venezuela.

Words that describe this painting: expansion, spiritual growth, elevation of being, maturity, spirituality, sculpture, drawing, painting, spiritual connection, connection with the universe, climb up, climb,, people, modern , mixed media artwork, black

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Artist Comments
"Two small figurines sitting together as a couple, waiting in harmony, happiness, and love," says artist Yelitza Diaz. Each Small Being is made of resin and p...

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Using wooden modules painted in solid shades of white and yellow, artist Yelitza Diaz builds a base influenced by Kazimir Malevich. She challenges the minimal...