"I want to become the best painter I can be." With that motive Diana Robleś set out on a monumental journey amassing a portfolio like none other. Following her
intuition alone; Robleś has blazed a trail that has lead through cultures, classes
and categories, yet still she is a contrarian: refusing to tow the line and jeopardize her artistic integrity. She has bravely faced near death, poverty and wealth, anonymity, and popularity.

For the first time Robleś' work has been amassed and presented providing an in depth look at the life of a 21st century artist. With over 150 colour illustrations, Robleś' journey toward self-identity and autonomity is as varied as her painting. She has not slowed down long enough for the public to label her; she has not put down the brush for the paint is still wet and the pursuit remains as much alive as when she took up the banner over four decades ago. So here she is, a tremendous example of Canada's artistic potential, Robleś tapped her Ojibwa and Spanish roots to bring forth the impressions of a tumultuous century.