about
Benji Diaz is a graphic artist and painter, who explores art with an intimate and narrative approach. He incorporates themes of folklore, queer fantasy, and pop-culture nostalgia in his work.
He received his BA in Studio Art from Cleveland State University and has studied graphic design, drawing, and sculpture throughout the years. He uses his design experience as an art tool, creating another level of quality within his drawings. Some of his works have been seen in print productions, including illustrations for nonprofit organizations, independent publishers, and creative collaborations in the Cleveland area. He has curated the Queer Art Show during CLE LGBTQ+ pride month (2016-19) and has been featured in exhibitions at 78th Street Studios, The Galleries at CSU, Mansfield Art Center, Yards Project, and much more.
contact
For inquiries + commission interest: peevish.art@gmail.com
selected shows/events
2026 - Cleveland Leather Awareness Weekend Art Show - Volunteer Art Show Assistant + Participant - Hyatt Regency | Columbus, OH
2025 - SH’BANG FEST - Hildebrandt Artist Collective | Cleveland, OH
2025 - Queer Print & Zine Fair: PINK INK! - Zygote Press | Cleveland, OH
2025 - Cleveland Leather Awareness Weekend Art Show - Volunteer Art Show Assistant + Participant - I-X Center | Cleveland, OH
2025 - Contemporary Savages - Doubting Thomas Gallery | Tremont, OH
2024 - Fruitcake Pride Market - The 5 O’Clock Lounge | Cleveland, OH
2024 - Art Gallery Wall (Fieldhouse G.O.) - Studio West 117 | Lakewood, OH
2024 - SH’BANG FEST - Hildebrandt Artist Collective | Cleveland, OH
2024 - Cleveland Leather Awareness Weekend Art Show - Volunteer Art Show Assistant + Participant - Renaissance Hotel | Cleveland, OH
2024 - Inside The Closet - Hildebrandt Artist Collective | Cleveland, OH
2023 - FIG’s Annual Anniversary & Holiday Exhibit - CMA Community Arts Center | Cleveland, OH
2023 - Pansy Power Queer Print + Zine Fair - Zygote Press | Cleveland, OH
2023 - YES WE ARE - Hildebrandt Artist Collective | Cleveland, OH
2023 - Cleveland Leather Awareness Weekend Art Show - Volunteer Art Show Assistant + Participant - Renaissance Hotel | Cleveland, OH
2023 - Foot Squared Exhibition - Yards Project Space | Cleveland, OH
2022 - Art Gallery Wall (Fieldhouse G.O.) - Studio West 117 | Lakewood, OH
2022 - 24th Robert Thürmer People’s Art Show - Galleries at CSU | Cleveland, OH
2022 - Fruitcake Pride Market - No Class | Cleveland, OH
2022 - Illustrious Gravitas - Yards Project Space | Cleveland, OH
2022 - Cleveland Leather Awareness Weekend Art Show - Volunteer Art Show Assistant + Participant - Hyatt Regency Hotel | Cleveland, OH
National Leather Association: Aubrey Beardsley Abstract Award, 2022
2021 - REVEAL: Showcase of LGBTQ+ Art - Yards Project Space | Cleveland, OH
2020 - Queer Art Exposé - CSU Ballroom | Cleveland, OH
2019 - Studio Art Faculty + Recent Alumni Exhibit - Galleries at CSU | Cleveland, OH
2019 - Queer Art Show 4 - Curator + Participant - Winchester Tavern | Lakewood, OH
2019 - 9th Annual Monster Drawing Rally - Spaces Gallery | Cleveland, OH
2018 - Queer Art Show 3 - Curator + Participant - Popeye/Survival Kit Gallery | Cleveland, OH
2017 - Turn Up II: Alma Mater Ed. - Popeye/Survival Kit Gallery | Cleveland, OH
2017 - Outsider or Insider Art, Thomas Arlen Wagner Collection - Mansfield Art Center | Mansfield, OH
2017 - Queer Art Show 2 - Curator + Participant - Twist Social Club | Cleveland, OH
2017 - #riseupagainsthate - Goodgoat Gallery | Lakewood, OH
2016 - Tall Walls Exhibition - Canopy | Cleveland, OH
2016 - 22nd People's Art Show - Galleries at CSU | Cleveland, OH
2016 - Queer Art Show - Curator + Participant - Twist Social Club | Cleveland, OH
2016 - New Works (Pop-up Solo Show) - Twist Social Club | Cleveland, OH
2016 - 6th Annual Monster Drawing Rally - Spaces Gallery | Cleveland, OH
2015 - Future Past Art Show - Popeye/Survival Kit Gallery | Cleveland, OH
2015 - 44th Student and Merit Show - Galleries at CSU | Cleveland, OH (Best of Painting + Printmaking)