Dianaya

Dianaya (Diana Ramirez Anaya) is a Spanish artist who feels fortunate to have been born in Ronda, Malaga (1979), although she is ashamed of its legendary bullfighting ring. Her innate compassion for animals will three decades later be reflected in her paintings as strong complaints. Born in a family filled with artistically gifted relatives, (the most outstanding being Joaquin Peinado who had a close friendship with Pablo Picasso, also from Malaga) she was exposed to painting, piano, violin, spanish guitar, flute, and flamenco. The Spaniard showed early interest and talent in painting, earning a first prize at age 3 at a national competition in Venezuela despite she had been accepted underage for the category she participated in. But her times painting grew smaller as she grew older, vanishing for many years.

After living in different countries she stablished herself in Miami, where she graduated of Architecture at the University of Miami, becoming part of an innovative Miami architecture firm soon after. Being a member of the design team and taking lead on the graphic department, her creativity and perception of balance developed greatly.

It isn’t until 2009 that she feels the strong impulse to paint again, always in the company of her loyal friend Lola. This new painting period embraces a process similar to the Rorschach test, in which the subconsciousness will determine the subject matter.

Born in a family with flamenco roots and the mix of influences from Southern Spain and Northern Africa, Dianaya’s style results in an exotic, boho-chic, gypsy combination.

Always being a creative kid Dianaya’s imagination expanded to her clothing as a teenager. Not always satisfied with what she found available in stores, she begun to “break and make” with whatever she had at hand in her closet.

Now finally convinced to produce more than just the few pieces she designs for her own joy, she is hands on designing a very limited production of handcrafted fashion accessories of truly unique designs, consciously using animal friendly materials only. These exclusive accessories will be available in this website as they come out of the studio.