Diego Orlando

Artist	Diego Orlando	Resides	Spain
Website	diegoorlando.com	Medium	Digital Photography
Follow the Artist	Instagram \| Facebook	Email	[email protected]
		Themes	Origins of religion Divine feminine Mythology Nature Spirituality

About the artist

Diego Orlando is a fine art photographer from San Sebastián, Spain, whose work masterfully blends photography with pictorialist techniques, drawing inspiration from Baroque masters like Caravaggio. His evocative images explore themes such as the origins of religion, the divine feminine, mythology, nature, and spirituality. Diego’s unique approach has earned him international recognition, with exhibitions across Europe and the Americas, and accolades in prestigious photography competitions.

Diego Orlando is the 2nd Prize winner of the Photography Award, Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize 2024

Artwork Themes & Subject Matter

Diego Orlando’s photography delves into the profound interplay between light and shadow, capturing the essence of spirituality and human connection to nature. His work often reflects on the divine feminine and mythological narratives, presenting them through a contemporary lens that resonates with timeless beauty and introspection.

Upcoming Exhibitions

When	Exhibition	Gallery
March 2025	Solo exhibition: “The Divine Feminine”	Modern Eden Gallery San Francisco, CA, USA
July 2025	Group exhibition: “Contemporary Mythologies”	LACDA Los Angeles, CA, USA

CV

Education

2010-12,

Master’s in Creative Photography, University of Catalonia, Spain

Awards

2023

London Art Biennale – Selected to present his work at this prestigious event, considered the second most important curated art biennale after Venice.

2021

Fine Art Photography Awards (FAPA) – Nominated for his outstanding contributions to fine art photography

2020

International Photography Awards (IPA) – Received Honorable Mention for the series “Malleus Meleficarum,” a three-year project exploring the representation of angels and martyrs

2018

International Photography Awards (IPA) – Awarded in the categories of Fine Art and Books for the series “La Mirada de Goya,” which portrays the subjugation of Spanish women to the strict religious norms of the 19th century.

Selected Solo Exhibitions

2024

Luces y Sombras, San Sebastián, Spain

Selected Group Exhibitions

2024

Paracosmic Escape, curated by Beautiful Bizarre with art direction of Musonium Gallery, Modern Eden Gallery, San Francisco, CA. United States

2023