 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 I'm delighted to have the opportunity to chat with Shari Aspinall, the visionary behind Legacy Lounge. This remarkable video series engages in profound conversations with a diverse array of Cultural Architects, Artists, Entertainers, Athletes, and Entrepreneurs. These dialogues center around the profound notion of legacy, giving insight into how these remarkable individuals envision and strive to make a lasting mark.
KSL News Channel 5: "A Utah Artist’s Relocations: Navigating Life’s Volcanoes Through Art"8/28/2023
Today tears of joy flowed! So excited to spread the word about my spotlight on KSL News Channel 5: "A Utah Artist’s Relocations: Navigating Life’s Volcanoes Through Art” by Peter Rosen.
Join me in embracing life's turns, cherishing each moment, and watching my YouTube video for a boost of inspiration. Immense gratitude for my place within Utah's extraordinary community and for all who've enriched my creative path. I am thrilled to contribute to my community's growth. Working with the incredible children and youth at Boys & Girls Club of Weber Davis fills my heart with gratitude. I extend my deepest appreciation to Ogden Contemporary Arts for making this opportunity possible. Together, let's inspire and make a lasting impact!
 Filming a Fearless Abstract Painting Demo for TwinTested: A Blog by Brooke & Brittany as a part of their August Challenge: Lifelong Learning at the University of Utah. Watch the VIDEO
I hope you enjoy this short video demonstrating how I varnish my paintings using a paint roller. It's one of the most popular questions I get from my students.
For more information on varnishing: www.samanthadasilva.com/journal/how-to-varnish-like-a-pro |