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Honoring Utah Artists Exhibition

12/4/2019

 
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My mom is a seriously talented artist. For as long as I can recall, she has encouraged me to indulge my creative disposition. I recognize that I owe so much of who I am and what I've accomplished to her encouragement & support. My dad also deserves to be credited here - for different reasons, but I'll honor him in a different post.

It's been a dream of mine for quite some time to participate in an art show with my mom. Finally the opportunity has arrived! Join us on Friday, December 7th from 6 - 9 pm at Alpine Art & Frame for their Annual Honoring Utah Artists Exhibition. Our paintings are wildly different, but hanging my work next to my mom's is an honor, a privilege, and quite literally a dream come true for me.

Check out my mom's work here: https://giseledasilvafineart.weebly.com/
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Top 10 Professional Accomplishments 2019

11/27/2019

 
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Having the privilege to do what I love everyday fells like I won some kind of cosmic lottery. I feel a massive sense of responsibility to live my best life, and to do right by my opportunities. Why? Because wasting my time would be a super tragedy. As a daughter of Brazilian immigrants, I still remember vividly how much my parents sacrificed in order to give us (their kids) a better future. How could I take that for granted? Living here and now is a huge privilege, so I bust my ass everyday in order to make sure I aim to inspire before I expire.

I created a habit a few years ago to take inventory of the past year in order to better understand my choices, and help me navigate the upcoming year. I do this by making 4 comprehensive lists: 1. Professional Accomplishments, 2. Personal Accomplishments, 3. Professional Projections (aka Goals), 4. Personal Projections (aka Goals). This year, I'm starting early! 

So here's to my mom & dad, and to all of us who are doing our best to create a better world today:

#1 Studio Grand Opening
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Workshop SLC Holiday Open House

11/26/2019

 
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Join me & my incredible studio mates on Thursday, December 5 from 3 - 9 PM for our Workshop SLC Holiday Open House. I look forward to seeing you there! 

A Month in Review

11/19/2019

 
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Sometimes when you plant seeds, they all blossom at once! The past month has been full of opportunities to showcase my work and collaborate with talented creatives. Here are some of the highlights:


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New "Rooted" Paintings

10/11/2019

 
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Addition, subtraction, construction, and destruction are an inexorable part of life. I channel these forces into my creative process. 

The paintings in this series were made using locally sourced materials including: iron-rich Utah soil, salt from The Great Salt Lake, copper powder, plaster, recycled paint, and local newspapers.
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The Great Salt Lake Exhibition

9/2/2019

 
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The Great Salt Lake Group Exhibition

​Opening Reception
Friday, August 16, 2019 6 - 9 PM

Alpine Art & Frame
​430 E South Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah

Paintings @ Blink Restaurant

7/30/2019

 
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For me, it doesn't get much better than this: A large collection of my paintings hanging inside one of the best restaurants in the city. Plus, my artwork is printed on the menu! Thank you Blink Restaurant for selecting my work to pair with your award winning food and upscale atmosphere.


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Mountain America Credit Union Commissioned Painting

6/28/2019

 
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Happy day! My commissioned painting (6 feet x 8 feet) for Mountain America Credit Union is finally finished!

​At the moment, it is on route to Alpine Art & Frame where it will receive a gorgeous, dark walnut frame. From there, it will travel to Mountain America corporate headquarters in Sandy, Utah where it will be installed on the main floor. Stay tuned for the installation photos! A huge thank you to Alpine Art & Frame, Method Studios and Mountain America Credit Union.

Summer Group Show @15th Street Gallery

6/25/2019

 
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Happy day! I am honoured to have been selected to participate in the Summer Group Show at 15th Street Gallery. Many thanks to the family & friends who attended the event. 


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daSilva Fine Art Exhibition Schedule | Summer 2019

6/6/2019

 
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2019 daSilva Fine Art Exhibition Schedule Announcement


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  • home
  • About
    • Biography
    • Artist Statement
    • Curriculum Vitae
  • Available Works
  • Archives
    • 2019 Rooted
    • 2018 Maui
    • 2017 A New Earth
    • 2016 Love Is The Balm
    • 2016 Sunday Best
    • 2015 Spring Favorites
    • 2014 Meditations
    • 2013 After Paris
    • 2012 Anthropologie
    • 2011 Mr. Green Gold
    • 2010 The Forever Series
    • 2009 Truth Be Told
    • 2008 Surfacing
  • INSTRUCTION
    • What is Fearless Abstract Painting?
    • Workshops
    • Supply List
    • FAQ's
    • Testimonials
    • Transcript
  • Services
    • Commissions
    • Corporate Painting
    • Private Art Instruction
  • Contact
  • Blog