Mendoza

Diana Mendoza was born in Junin, Peru and graduated as a Professor of Painting from the National School of Fine Arts in 1969 with one of the highest awards ever given in painting and drawing. Before devoting all of her time to painting her famous "modern icons" she worked as a teacher and as a designer. Her unique style, and the beauty, skill, and sensitivity with which she paints her subjects, have won her international acclaim and many devoted collectors.

Her experiences as the mother of three children have had a profound impact on her life and work, and she often explores the powerful and complex bond between mother and child in her paintings. She believes that "viewers relate to my paintings because they touch their inner emotions about their own relationship with their mother or child." Diana explains, "In general, I try to project the complex sentiment of love through my paintings. I believe in love, and the sensitive and beautiful figures I portray are designed to send a message of love. Life is intricate and hard, but I believe that if we offer unconditional love, we can find happiness.

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