CHULA VISTA, CA — At a time when Latina women are increasingly raising their voices to honor their heritage and claim their place in the world, multidisciplinary artist Yuma Díaz arrives at Celebrando Latinas as a special guest, embodying the power of art as a vessel of identity, memory, and resistance.
Born in Guelatao de Juárez, Oaxaca, Díaz has garnered national and international recognition for her work, which she describes as “born from the heart and the land.” Her presence at this year’s conference—taking place August 2 at the newly opened and architecturally striking Gaylord Pacific Resort—is more than an artistic appearance. It is a symbolic homecoming, a call to reconnect with ancestral wisdom and to give voice to stories long silenced.
A New Generation of Tradition-Bearers
At just 34, Yuma Díaz has emerged as a leading voice among a new wave of artists who bridge tradition and innovation. Her oil paintings are inhabited by mythological figures, deities, nature, and ancestors—creating symbolic universes that invite deep reflection and reconnection with the essential.
In a gathering that for 15 years has brought together Latina leaders, creatives, and changemakers, Díaz will share not only her visual art but also her philosophy: that art is a tool for healing, empowerment, and transformation.
“My work seeks to open spaces where Indigenous women, where Latina women, can be seen and heard,” she has stated in past interviews.
A Journey Rooted in Culture and Spirit
Among Díaz’s most recent achievements are the creation of the official poster for the 2023 Guelaguetza Festival, representing Mexico at the QUIAF Art Festival in Qatar, and receiving honors such as the Golden Laurel Award for Social Excellence and an Honorary Doctorate for her cultural contributions.
Her voice—and her work—will resonate powerfully from the heart of San Diego’s South Bay on August 2, where women of all ages and backgrounds will gather to share stories, insights, and inspiration.
Yuma Díaz arrives as a bridge between worlds: between the living past embedded in her homeland’s symbolism, and the vibrant present of a Latina community that knows itself to be strong, creative, and worthy.
Celebrando Latinas will once again be a space for the soul—and this year, with Yuma Díaz’s presence, also a celebration of art that grows from the roots.
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