Artist Bio
Artist/ Diana Miller
My name is Diana. I am convinced I was Asian in a former life or lives.
I was ’one of those’ who knew my future occupation from the age of 7. As a fine artist, I experimented with a variety of traditional techniques, favoring painting, pencil work, and chalk drawings throughout high school.
A chance job at a local printing company at age 18 introduced me to the field of graphic art through the Art Department I worked with in customer service.
Now that my fate was sealed, I found myself in New York a few years later, pursuing a degree in graphic art at the Fashion Institute of Technology. I developed a love for Robert Motherwell and Japanese Prints, and Eastern design.
A course in editorial/publication design solidified my specialty—one I was extremely passionate about—in print design for editorial and publication. After graduation, fortune provided me with wonderful experiences in the industry and solidified a foundation of a minimal design aesthetic.
Those fast-paced days are gone, and styles always evolve. However, what has emerged is what you see in my work today. I have grown immensely as both a person and an artist, and for that, I am very grateful.
KINTSUGI
Modern
I employ a Modern Kintsugi Process in my shop to achieve a more dynamic and versatile look, as well as being able to price pieces lower for accessibility than I would if I used the traditional process. I use two different techniques, depending on the piece. I tend to use a more traditional painterly ‘drip’ process applied over the break lines. This process creates a lovely look and is more durable as well. More rarely, I use a more ‘flat’ controlled technique for a precise look which looks like gold plating. This process is more delicate/fragile, so these pieces are more susceptible to normal wear and tear.
Traditional
I do honor the Japanese tradition of Kintsugi by knowing and completing pieces in the traditional process with urushi bonding material. I typically do not use this process in my shop, as it is more time-consuming, the look is different, and the cost is higher.
I am honored when a Kintsugi piece is chosen as a gift. Not only does it impart beauty, but the meaning makes it even more special. Kintsugi allows me to provide beautiful and meaningful pieces of art that evoke feelings. I believe feelings carry great power—what you feel, you attract.
I also have the opportunity to evolve as an artist, and for that, I will always be grateful. From Kintsugi, I have developed a deep appreciation for the different styles, shapes, sizes, and techniques of pottery I curate for my pieces. This, combined with the broken pieces of pottery, inspired the name of my business, Facette Gallery.
I enjoy the curation aspect very much; as such, my ultimate goals are opening my own brick-and-mortar gallery and producing my own line of Kintsugi and other home decor pieces to present to high-end retail.
In Peace,
Diana Miller