Rosa Diaz is a local artist and entrepreneur. A Salvadoran American who migrated to Charlotte, NC in 2001 searching for new beginnings and peaceful horizons. Through her art she enjoys becoming a bridge between the Queen City's diversity and her Latino culture by promoting environmental awareness, freedom, and hope.

In 2019, she established Nativa Studio, the place where her unique art blooms inspired by her Salvadoran native roots, as well as her passion for nature. The soul and voice of her art remains the same regardless of whether she is working on ceramics, paintings, installation art, or digital illustrations. Diaz's artwork uses bold colors and distorted figures mixed with organic and abstract forms in a surrealistic style. She loves working in several mediums. She developed her talents while taking college courses in San Salvador and the United States. Rosa is delighted to join the UNC Charlotte College of Arts + Architecture to pursue her artistic and professional development as well as continue her lifelong learning.

In 2023, she was honored to be selected for one of nine Blumenthal Fellowships to participate in the Charlotte International Arts Festival. The interactive art installation "Dreamcatcher Labyrinth" was exhibited alongside other arts installations and performances from around the world.

Learn more about Rosa Diaz and her artwork on Facebook rosadiazart and Instagram at @rosadiazart