VERA-UREÑO
el paso-BASED Art BY DIANE VERa-ureno
Diane Vera-Ureno is an El Paso based artist, educator and community advocate. Her expressive mark making punctuates her signature style.
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Printmaking
Printmaking is a visual symphony, where images serve as metaphors, transforming the abstract into tangible expressions and elevating the ordinary to the extraordinary. In the realm of printmaking, clarity and confidence are paramount—each carving stroke, each impression, a deliberate step in crafting a narrative that resonates.
The printmaking journey is a continuum, a dance between tradition and innovation.
ceramics
Ceramics, with its tactile allure and timeless artistry, serves as a grounding force in the realm of creativity. Clay has the unique ability to transcend the abstract, rendering the intangible tangible and infusing the mundane with a touch of mystique.
Printing on clay is a versatile and innovative technique that brings together the worlds of traditional ceramics and printmaking. This process involves transferring images or patterns onto clay surfaces, creating a unique fusion of visual elements and tactile artistry. The clay serves as a receptive canvas. The combination of traditional craftsmanship with modern printing techniques opens up a new avenue of artmaking.
murals
Community is at the heart of our shared experiences, and murals stand as vibrant testaments to the power of communal connection. They serve as visual dialogues that transcend cultural, social, and economic boundaries, becoming compelling narratives etched onto the walls of our neighborhoods.