Diana Large

Diana Large | Contemporary Abstract Artist

I am Diana Large, a Colombian-born contemporary abstract artist based in the Netherlands. My paintings explore the emotional power of color, the beauty of human connection, and the experiences that shape who we become.

Having lived in Colombia, the United States, England, France, and the Netherlands, I have learned to see the world through diverse cultures, landscapes, and perspectives. These experiences have profoundly shaped my artistic language.

For me, color is more than a visual element. It is a way of expressing emotion, preserving memory, and connecting with others beyond words.

I paint intuitively, without preliminary sketches. Each work begins with a selection of colors, followed by lines that gradually generate rhythm, texture, and movement. Every line becomes part of a personal visual language, revealing connections that were not planned but discovered through the process.

My original acrylic paintings bring together geometric abstraction, vibrant color, and intricate hand-painted detail. Some are energetic and joyful; others invite stillness, contemplation, and reflection.

Through my art, I seek to create an emotional connection with the viewer, inviting each person to di...

I hold a Master's degree in Arts and Textiles from Universidad de los Andes in Bogotá, Colombia. My background in textile arts continues to influence my abstract paintings, particularly through the intricate hand-painted lines, layered patterns and rich textures that define my artistic language.

2026 — GEKLEURD | Kunstencentrum K38 | Roden, Netherlands

2026 — Das kleine Format | The Stage Gallery | Bonn, Germany

2026 — Hoofd in de Wolken | Kunstencentrum K38 | Roden, Netherlands

2026 — Salon 2026 | Kunstencentrum K38 | Roden, Netherlands

2025 — Salon | Kunstencentrum K38 | Roden, Netherlands

2024 — Art Super 2024 | Witte Kerk Hemrik | Hemrik, Netherlands

2024 — Kunstpunt Groningen | Groningen, Netherlands

2024 — Dutch Luxury Design | Buren, Netherlands

2023 — Dutch Luxury Design | Buren, Netherlands

2023 — Galerie Huis ter Heide | Huis ter Heide, Drenthe, Netherlands
2022 — Martini Ziekenhuis | Groningen, Netherlands

2022 — Global Art Gallery | Tongeren, Belgium

2022 — Micksart Collective | Emmen, Drenthe, Netherlands

2022 — Galerie Huis ter Heide | Huis ter Heide, Drenthe, Netherlands

2021 — Galerie Huis ter Heide | Huis ter Heide, Drenthe, Netherlands

2020 — Galerie Huis ter Heide | Huis ter Heide, Drenthe, Netherlands