Uprise Art Outpost: Diana Delgado & Rebeca Raney

Diana Delgado (b. 1982) is a painter based in Bronxville, New York. Working primarily in oil paint, Diana's gestural abstract paintings are inflected with accents of representational imagery including architectural elements, and references to childhood such as balloons, ribbons and bows, and Christmas nostalgia. These ornamental items nod to the artist's sense of humor and add levity to the art historical monolith of abstraction. Diana's work is held in private and public collections internationally, and she currently serves on the Board of Directors for Black Ball Projects, a non-profit gallery supporting underexposed artists with mature practices. She holds an MFA from The University of the Arts in Philadelphia, and a BFA from Syracuse University.

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.