“Diana Alva was a force to be reckoned with. She was the epitome of strength who grabbed life by the horns and only grew stronger with every battle she had to overcome. Art was the defining factor of her life. She poured her heart and soul into her artwork. She was a multifaceted artist who worked with clay, paint, music, pencil, and everything in between. She made waves in the artist community of Detroit and was a proud Latina business owner. Diana Alva met so many people during her trials and tribulations of life. We invite everyone who loved Diana to join us in celebrating her love for life, art, and one another.

An exhibition will be held from April 2nd - 7th at detroit contemporary. We will gather for a celebration of life on April 6th from 1:00-3:00 pm in the gallery where we will tell stories, eat good food, and laugh, just as Diana would have wanted.”

-Lillian Settles, Diana’s granddaughter

To read Maurice Greenia’s WordPress article in memory of Diana Alva, click here.