Davinia Miraval was born in Mexico City, where she studied graphic communications at the National Autonomous University of Mexico in 1998.  That same year she came to the United States and continued her interest in art.  In 2005 she received a BFA degree in metals at the University of Texas at El Paso.  She has received several awards in her area of interest, among them Best of Painting, Award of Excellence in Metals, and the Student Scholarship from Women’s Jewelry Association.  In 2007 she received a master’s degree in art, majoring in metals and painting.  Miraval is currently part of the University of Texas at El Paso and El Paso Community College faculty, teaching Art Foundations.  Her work has been exhibited at the Stanlee and Gerald Rubin Gallery as well as other regional venues, including the Counterpoint, the El Paso Art Association’s Art Junction, and the Maud Sullivan Gallery.