Punch, State III, 2019

Etching, drypoint & UV acrylic with watercolor

18 x 19.75 in. (image)

22 x 24 in. (paper)

Ed. of 4, BAT, AP, PP

Guy Diehl considers himself an interpreter, documenting his visual observations through painting and printmaking. His insights are intuitive, responding to light, shadow, color, shape, and form. He strives to distill each composition to its essential elements, balancing what to depict and what to omit. This refinement, he believes, reveals an image's purpose.

Diehl's work continues the tradition of still life, informed by his deep engagement with art history and the physical act of making. Classical composition and the still life genre serve as the foundation of his practice, yet his perspective brings new depth. Whether through painting or printmaking, he explores the relationship between historical influences and contemporary interpretation. Artists have long borrowed from one another, and Diehl embraces this lineage, incorporating references to historical images and titles. By juxtaposing familiar elements in unexpected ways, he creates fresh visual dialogues that merge past and present.

For over three decades, Diehl has collaborated with Magnolia Editions in Oakland, California, producing works on paper, printmaking, watercolor, and mixed media. This partnership has allowed him to expand his artistic vocabulary, experimenting with techniques and materials that further his exploration of still life and its evolving meaning.

As his work evolves, Diehl challenges himself to push both content and subject matter further. With each piece, he refines his approach, pursuing a deeper connection to the world through his art.

Frame courtesy of City Picture Frame

Courtesy of the Artist and Magnolia Editions, Oakland, CA