I’m Diana Pop, a Romanian-born artist based in Los Angeles.

I grew up in a family shaped by generational trauma. Art became a place to make sense of feelings, memories, and sensations I didn’t always have words for. A way to listen to my body, give form to what was happening inside me, and allow things to flow instead of staying stuck.

I’m fascinated by what’s beneath the surface of everyday life: the things we hide, the contradictions we carry, the parts we inherit, and the parts that don’t fit neatly into the roles we’re expected to play.

My paintings explore the psychological and the spiritual, the personal and the political, giving form to shame, fear, anger, longing, freedom, and transformation alongside the mystery and beauty of nature.

I’m drawn to symbols from myth, dreams, and the unconscious. Images that feel alive with meaning. Psychology, spirituality, social justice, hip-hop culture, and nature all find their way into my work.

Growing up as an immigrant kid searching for belonging, hip-hop became a refuge and a source of empowerment when I felt the most powerless. Graffiti, in particular, showed me another visual language: raw, unapologetic, expressive, and unafraid to take up space.

That influence still runs through my paintings.

I work with acrylic, watercolor, markers, and spray paint, layering bold color, raw marks, text, and symbolism. My process is intuitive, often messy, and full of unexpected turns. Sometimes I begin with an idea. Other times, I follow a feeling, an image, or a question and see where it takes me.

My hope is that the paintings create moments of recognition, making you feel seen, a little less alone, or curious about a part of yourself you haven’t explored yet. And that they reveal something new as you live with them ♥️