Diana Benavidez

Diana Benavidez is a Binational artist from the San Diego/Tijuana border region. Her art practice explores piñata-making as a method of expression and storytelling and her piñatas reflect her experiences growing up along the border, her identity, and culture. Her work is known for introducing materials not commonly found in traditional piñatas including media and technology. Benavidez received a BA in Visual Arts from UC San Diego and her art has been exhibited in Mexico, Canada, and the US.

Craft in America, Piñatas
Diana Benavidez, Installation of Border Crosser and La Pinche Migra (from Vehículos Transfronterizos series), 2021. Photo: Madison Metro, Craft in America.
Craft in America, Piñatas
Diana Benavidez, La Guayina (from Vehículos Transfronterizos series), 2019. Photo: Courtesy of the artist.