 Samantha da Silva: Belonging, Spirituality, and Resourcefulness:
https://vimeo.com/891242875 "Samantha daSilva (1978) is a Brazilian-born artist new to Gallery MAR in Park City. She is a third-generation artist shaped by migration, assimilation, and her desire to create. She has moved over forty times as a result of natural disasters and life circumstances. Like many who have experienced migration, she underwent a process of assimilation at the crucial age of 10, and her relationship with things was forever altered by having to leave so much behind. Her artwork has become a navigational tool that helps to connect her to new surroundings and provides a form of consistency in a life full of movement. Watch her process of creation in her Utah-based studio, filmed by Claire Wiley of Eclectic Brew Productions." Gallery MAR  "Where is home? Not a simple question for someone who's moved again and again and again. From Brazil, to Canada, to the States, Samantha da Silva has moved almost 40 times - at first to find a better life, then sometimes because of metaphorical volcanoes, and once, a real one. In 2018 lava chased her and her husband from their Hawaii home.
When change is the only constant, sometimes you need something else to count on. da Silva found it here: Her art is abstract, but is often infused with a very concrete sense of place. So knowing the ground may once again move beneath her feet, she moves ahead with a sense of urgency to appreciate the here and now. No matter where in the world Samantha da Silva is, right now, this is home." A Utah Artist's Relocations: Navigating Life's Volcanoes Through Art, Peter Rosen, KSL New Channel 5 Watch the full story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLXgvJH-fu0&t=1s  "New Gallery MAR Artist, Samantha da Silva considers nature her co-creator. Each piece is inspired by the earth and comes from the earth as she incorporates earthy pigments, powders, and minerals into her work. Check out our blog on her work to learn more about her natural processes here. This particular piece, “108 Mantras,” embodies her signature style of earthy textures and heavenly colors. The blues and metallic golds in this piece are sure to complement any space, especially one as large and dynamic as this stone fireplace here. Play up the textures in your home with the textual work of Samantha da Silva."
Delve into the full article here: https://www.gallerymar.com/2023/12/picture-this-winter-magic  I've always had a penchant for fashion. So, when Gallery Mar extended an invitation to collaborate on a set of hand-painted boots inspired by my cherished studio footwear, I couldn't have been more excited.
Select between the Glam or Gritty aesthetics, with each pair meticulously hand-painted and adorned with metallic accents. Ensure you secure your order by January 15 for a timely delivery on February 9 – just in time for Valentine's Day! For more information and to place your order, please visit: https://www.gallerymar.com/2023/12/collectors-edition-ugg-boots-samantha-dasilva  As a business owner, I juggle various responsibilities, but one of the most rewarding aspects of my role is fostering connections within my community, particularly with children. Each child is a unique universe, brimming with needs, desires, and boundless creativity. I feel fortunate for my collaboration with Ogden Contemporary Arts and Boys and Girls Clubs Weber Davis, which allows me to inspire self-expression and a deeper connection to nature through the arts.
 My enduring partnership with Workshop SLC stands as one of the longest-standing connections since my arrival in Utah. I am profoundly grateful for the vibrancy of this dynamic community, and I extend special appreciation to Lucia Estrada Murdock for her invaluable contributions.
Secure your spot in one of my three Fearless Abstract Painting Workshops in 2024. Register today!  New Work | Raw, elegant, and poetic.
My latest pieces capture the essence of place, using iron-rich Utah dirt, salt from the Great Salt Lake, foraged sawdust and metallic pigments.  Created 6 large-scale commission paintings for One & Only Moonlight Basin, Big Sky, Montana, thanks to our friends at Echo Arts.
Delighted to get a sneak peak into the install process!  A moon painting in this new moon phase—a moment for pause, reflection, intention-setting, and planting seeds.
 THE BLACK SHEEP | NONCONFORMITY
This series emerged as a way to connect with and honor my late father's Brazilian gaucho heritage. Using animal hides as the central medium, I delve into themes of spirituality, home, and belonging. The Black Sheep, 2023 sheepskin & acrylic on frame 20" x 16" |