Theopoet and mystic de'Angelo Dia explores culture and moral imagination through poetry, performance art, and photography. Rooted in the aesthetic of neo-Appalachian art, the charismatic tradition of the Black church, and a tapestry of mystical theologies, Dia’s practice bridges the spiritual and the artistic, inviting audiences into spaces of contemplation and transformation.
Dia holds a Bachelor of Science in Applied Communication and Sociology with a minor in Photography from Appalachian State University, a Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (Literature) from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and a Master of Divinity and Doctorate of Ministry from Union Presbyterian Seminary.
His poetry collections include bifurcation (Union Presbyterian Seminary, 2022), sacred|spaces (Theurgical Studies Press, 2024), and nightshade (Bottlecap Press, 2024). His work has appeared in BLACK BOY Journal, The Skinny Journal, Artists Writing on Liberation, and Cru Arts & Culture.
He has received fellowships and awards from Cave Canem, The Watering Hole, the Hurston/Wright Foundation, the McColl Center for Art + Innovation, and The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture. Dia serves as the Community Relations Manager at Goodyear Arts (Charlotte, NC).