Born in France, Diane Barthélemy has lived in New York since 2014 and Paris since 2022. Dy’s work blends vibrant primary colors, abstract figures, and symbols to create immersive environments where reality fades into perception. Through both painting installations, photography and crafted garments, Dy invites the viewer into a multidimensional exploration of color, form, and space.
In 2022, Dy founded REGARDE, a brand focused on sustainability and creativity. Each collection, made from ethical fabrics, is infused with her signature brushstrokes, blending art and fashion in wearable designs.
In 2023, REGARDE debuted a collection inspired by Saint Barthélemy’s rich biodiversity. Pieces like the Jumper Imbricata and Dress Haemulidae feature colors drawn from the island’s underwater ecosystems, reflecting the sea’s vibrant life.
Dy’s SOLARGATE project, which began in 2021, reimagines remnants of the Atlantic Wall by transforming bunkers into works of art. Painted in bold primary colors, these sites now embody hope and resilience. This project continued in 2023 at Keremma Dunes and in 2024 at Cap Ferret.
Through her work, Dy invites us to reconsider the spaces we inhabit and the ways we express identity and creativity.
Le Monde - M de la semaine
Porte du Soleil, 2024 @Diane Barthélemy
Exhibitions
Face2Face, 2024
Château Chênevert, Bordeaux
Group show with Edouard Denis and Henri Calvet
Spirit in Creation, 2020 curated by Jim deWoody
Church of Heavenly Rest, New York City
Slow Design, 2019 curated by Jingru Li
New York Fashion Week, New York City
Performance, 2019
Spring Break Art Show, New York City
Measures, 2018 curated by Sang Huynh
The Art Vacancy, Brooklyn, New York
New Works, 2018
Greenpoint Gallery, Brooklyn, New York
Vibración Cubana, 2017 curated by María Magdalena Campos Pons
Brookline Art Center, Boston
Colorful Minds, 2016 curated by Kevin Marcell Escalona
Dojo Gallery, Brooklyn, New York
Opposite Distracts, 2015 curated by Jim deWoody
New York Institute of Technology, New York City
Residencies
Primarily Paintings, 2018 curated by Billy Kearins
COAST, Key West Florida US
La Esperanza, 2019 curated Billy Kearins
COAST, Stock Island, Florida US
Brooklyn, New York, 2021
Info
contact, inquiries, press
ayellowstudio@gmail.com
instagram
@dianebarthelemy
@regardecollection
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