Photomanipulation 3rd place winner

Rooms of Mind is a series of self-portraits that explore the intimacy of the mind through some of its processes, such as: thought, memory, decision-making, imagination, and perception.

Each character develops within rooms of small dimensions, thus creating a dialogue with ourselves and directing us towards the resolution of a specific problem.

This series was developed over an 8 month period, and some of the pieces were inspired by works of renowned artists, such as Salvador Dali's soft clocks and Marcel Duchamp's door in his apartment (which could be open and closed at the same time) creating a paradox within the memory process.

Diana Rubi is a Cuban-American fine art photographer and visual artist based in the United States. Her work explores themes of fragility, resilience, and human emotion—deeply influenced by a pivotal moment in her life when her mother’s illness reshaped her understanding of strength and vulnerability.

Graduating in 2011 from the Cuban Academy of Fine Arts San Alejandro, Diana specializes in surreal self-portraiture, using intricate photomanipulation, handcrafted props, and hand-drawn elements to transform personal narratives into universal reflections.

Her photographs have been recognized in international competitions, including the Fine Art Photography Awards (FAPA), Muse Photography Awards, ND Awards, International Photography Awards (IPA), Moscow International Foto Awards (MIFA), Tokyo International Foto Awards (TIFA), and Prix de la Photographie Paris (PX3). Her work has also been exhibited internationally, including at the Diocesan Museum in Andria, Italy.