Diane Katsiaficas

Who is Diane Katsiaficas?

Diane Katsiaficas is an American of Greek heritage visual artist who develops multimedia narrative works, and a professor in the Art Department at the University of Minnesota. She uses a variety of techniques and technologies in her work—from gold leaf to laser cutting. Her work ranges from small journal drawings and paintings to large-scale installations and has been shown throughout the United States and Europe. She has received numerous awards, including a Fulbright Scholarship to Greece and two McKnight Foundation Fellowships, and holds a U.S. patent for an outdoor recreational structure.