About Diana Gritten
Born in Half-Way-Tree, Jamaica, Diana immigrated with her parents to North Vancouver, British Columbia at a young age. After growing up in the region, Diana moved to the Okanagan Valley in 1973 where she currently resides.
Regular travels abroad award Diana the opportunity to explore various galleries including: the Louvre; Van Gogh; Rijks; Rembrandt; and Rodin museums. Continued education in art history and mixed media workshops throughout the world add to Diana's growth as an artist. Experiencing the many cultures in South Africa, Mexico, Cuba, Brazil, the Netherlands, Austria, Germany, Hungary, Portugal, England, Scotland, France, Spain, and California add photography and material for her work
Diana is an Active member with the Federation of Canadian Artists.
Her artwork is displayed in galleries, wineries, restaurants, and shows throughout B.C.
Regular travels abroad award Diana the opportunity to explore various galleries including: the Louvre; Van Gogh; Rijks; Rembrandt; and Rodin museums. Continued education in art history and mixed media workshops throughout the world add to Diana's growth as an artist. Experiencing the many cultures in South Africa, Mexico, Cuba, Brazil, the Netherlands, Austria, Germany, Hungary, Portugal, England, Scotland, France, Spain, and California add photography and material for her work
Diana is an Active member with the Federation of Canadian Artists.
Her artwork is displayed in galleries, wineries, restaurants, and shows throughout B.C.
- Private Collections: White Rock, Winlaw, Armstrong, Enderby, Coldstream, Vernon, Kelowna, Naramata, West Vancouver, Mexico, and the Netherlands.
Artist's Statement
Diana Gritten at Rijks Museum, Amsterdam
Since living most of my life in the Okanagan Valley I am drawn to the vast diverseness of this place: landscapes; waterways; mountains; trees; valleys; and grasslands. The four seasons give back their beauty in a variety of ideas in which to paint.
Recent large, abstract paintings have taken me to a place of freedom and a heightened sense of awareness and creativity. Along with the many authentic, loving, creative people who continue to cross my path and teach me on this journey, I am forever grateful to be an Artist.