Uprise Art Outpost: Diana Delgado & Rebeca Raney

Diana Delgado (b. 1982) is an abstract painter whose work focuses on 'in-between' places that can exist in a painting. Her individual gestures or lines might be used to create a sense of rhythm as easily as it could describe the contour of an object in her large scale work. These layered pieces weave together described forms and recognizable imagery with painted patterns and gestures, emphasizing color and the specificity of these objects. Delgado earned her MFA in Painting from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA and currently lives and works in Westchester, New York.

New York-based artist Rebeca Raney’s (b. 1980) illustrations, sculptures, and paintings on silk evoke a whimsical, unpretentious expressiveness that appeals to wide audiences. Drawing mostly from her own memories, the artist creates quirky characters, which seemingly belong in an eternally happy world. In addition to her fine art practice, Rebeca teaches art to women on the Autism spectrum through Felicity House – a constant source of joy and inspiration. She is also the founder of Ray's Beret, a creative endeavor that aims to inspire the world of children and their imaginations. Rebeca holds a BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), and an MFA from the School of Visual Arts (SVA) in New York, NY. Her work has been exhibited nationally and internationally in New York, Denmark, Switzerland, Japan, and Miami, and she has been featured in numerous publications including The New York Times, Miami Art Guide, and Brooklyn Magazine.