Diane Firtell
Not a photographer….but an artist who uses a camera, almost all of Diane's work, over the years, has originated from the photograph. Making art; a mystery to some, a mandate to others. And while she clearly fall into the latter category, the why still, often times, remains a mystery. Easily bored and not terrifically skilled technologically, she enjoys being ever engaged in the "what is there for me to do that is different” experience…not necessarily to be different from other artists, but mostly to have a new creative experience for herself. While she continues to do what she enjoys doing, it is exciting for her to know that a year from now something she currently has no conscious awareness of will become part of a fresh and new body of work. For over 45 years she has exhibited extensively in galleries, boutiques and museums all over the country, from her early days of hand painting clothing, designing jewelry (sold to celebrities…ask her) and finally focusing primarily on fine art .
Education: Art Students League, School of Visual Arts, NYC
Faculty Artist, Berkshire Art Center (formerly IS183 Art School of the Berkshires), Art Teacher, Canyon Ranch, Lenox, MA
Exhibitions: 10X10: Off the Streets exhibit at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts, Pittsfield MA, 2025
Pittsfield, MA | Visit: Diane Firtell
