Still Part of Archipelago - From Afar
I am honored to be among such amazing company!!! Although I won’t be there in person this year, I’m grateful to still be included in...
Diana de Avila
Diana de Avila is a digital fine artist and Sudden Acquired Savant who received her artistic abilities and awakening in 2017.
Latest posts
When Light Hurts and Color Sings
Behind the Image This piece is a kind of self-portrait — not in the traditional sense, but in how I process the world when my senses are...
“Lost” Chosen from 10,000: My Journey to Embracing Our Difference
I’m thrilled to share that my artwork, “Lost,” was selected for the 2025 Embracing Our Differences international exhibition—an honor I...
I’ve Discovered that I’m a Savant who is an Autodidact Polymath
I’ve Discovered That I Am an Autodidact Polymath It’s not every day you stumble upon a term that perfectly captures who you are....
Artistic Inspiration and Fatigue
It's been a rough several months for me. I went to Upstate NY in June and did an art opening with Kendall McKernon and the McKernon...
Embracing Our Differences 2025
I'm excited to share that I had a piece of artwork accepted into the international exhibition “Embracing Our Differences 2025” in...
McKernon Gallery - Hudson Falls, NY
A short video from my reception in Hudson Falls, NY at the McKernon Gallery. I have some of my more recent pieces catered to the...
On an Art Creation Bender
Since I've started a new migraine medication, Emgality, it seems that my brain can now move at hyperspeed, and I can create at an insane...
The Cost of Art with TBI
Some of my best art has the greatest physical costs. I made this quick recording while in the midst of a bad migraine. I have no control...
"The Hound of Heaven: My Journey of Redemption Through Art"
As an artist, a potent blend of creativity, spirituality, and self-discovery exists for those who seek it. It's a space where emotions,...
Embracing Happiness and Kindness with 'Super Cat! Splat! Splat!'
A Heartwarming Tale for Young Readers In a world filled with stories that captivate and inspire young minds, "Super Cat! Splat! Splat!"...
Unveiling the Essence: A Journey of Art, Faith, and Resilience
"Tango" July 2023 In the vibrant artistic community of Sarasota, Florida, where artistry and creativity flourish, I have found my journey...
“Life Gets Messy” - The Biennial Project
Was just notified that “Life Gets Messy” was accepted into the collective body of work for The Biennial Project 2022. Exciting! I...
"Soldier, Sister, Savant" Won First Place!
So grateful to report that our book Soldier, Sister, Savant has been awarded first place in non-fiction in the biennial, national...
2022 Halo Art Fellowship Recipient
I am truly honored to be among this group of artists and be awarded the 2022 Halo Arts Project Fellowship Awards recipient....
"The Rhythm of the MRI Scanner" - My Visual Depiction
"Ba-da-da-da-da-da-dahhhhhhhh, click, click, click, click, click. Waaaaap, waap, waaaaap, waap, waaaaap." Such an array of mechanical...
"Visions & Virtuosity" - SRQ Magazine - November 2021
by Phil Lederer https://www.srqmagazine.com/articles/1569/Visions-and-Virtuosity
Experimentation and Art
I am a member of ISEA and recently submitted an entry to the juried online show and I had to write a statement about why my piece is...
Writer Wilma Davidson and savant Diana de Avila team up for book
By Nat Kaemmerer "Soldier, Sister, Savant" tells de Avila's story and the arrival of acquired savant syndrome. Even though they’ve spent...
Diana de Avila G'96: Creating a prolific body of 'other worldly' artwork
By Irene Kim The article is embedded below but can be found here: https://www.strose.edu/2021/09/21/diana-de-avila-g96-creating-a-prolif...