Erickson Díaz-Cortés’ work draws from his everyday experiences and memories of his upbringing in Puerto Rico, as well as his place within the Puerto Rican diaspora. Stories ranging from the admiration of a lover, scenes of his queer community, and the objects and spaces that surround him, are tenderly inspected. Formally trained as an architect, Díaz-Cortés’ drawings examine queer-space in the built environment, frequently depicting interior spaces and his own collection of vintage objects and furniture. His use of tropical colors harkens back to the visual language he was surrounded by in the Caribbean and South Florida. Often beginning with his own film photography, Díaz-Cortés revisits personal images and translates them into new narratives and possibilities.
Erickson Díaz-Cortés is an artist and designer born and raised in Puerto Rico, later spending his adolescence in South Florida. He earned a Bachelor of Design in Architecture from the University of Central Florida in 2019 and a Master of Architecture from the University of South Florida in 2021. He is currently based in Providence, Rhode Island.