Emmaleen Diaz has been creating art since she was eight years old. Born in Colombia, and raised in Australia, her art practice focuses on expressive portrait and abstract painting, often enriched with vibrant colours and bold brush strokes.
She is compelled to portray the rich and intricate life stories she sees in the human face. Diaz is currently studying a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree at the National Art School in Sydney (NAS)
Diaz was the inaugural artist in residence at Mental Gallery (Bowral, NSW) and has had work exhibited at the Aarwun Gallery in Canberra, Penrith Regional Gallery, and Hillview Heritage Hotel. Her inspirations include Wendy Sharpe, Frida Kahlo, Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse.