Composition #1

mixed media on panel

11 x 14 inches

Courtesy of Quirk Gallery

Special thanks to the artist for this 100% donation

Born in Bogotá, Colombia, South America, Diego Sanchez now lives and works in Richmond, Virginia. He obtained a BFA and an MFA from the Painting and Printmaking Department at Virginia Commonwealth University.

He is the first recipient of The Artists of the Year Award - Theresa Pollack Arts Award, Virginia Commission for the Arts 50 for 50 - Artists Award. He has served on several boards including the 1708 Gallery, Art 180, Culture Works, and The City of Richmond Public Art Commission. He is currently the Head of the Art Department at St. Catherine's School. He is also currently serving on the board of the Visual Arts Center of Richmond.

His works have been shown throughout Virginia, and he has participated in shows in Peru, Italy, Belgium, Hungary, Colombia, and France. His work is in several collections including the University of Richmond, William and Mary School of Business, VCU's Anderson Gallery, Sidney and Frances Lewis, Pam and Bill Royall, Media General, First Market Bank, Capital One, Federal Reserve Bank, Markel Corporation, Dominion, Phillip Morris, and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.