Thrilled to continue enriching my community through exhibitions and collaborative workshops in 2024!
Upcoming Events: Inanimate objects carry the vibration of their maker. I am extremely cognizant the emotions I infuse into my work can, indeed, be sensed by those who experience it. While some may dismiss this as mere sentimentality, I steadfastly believe in its authenticity. Our surroundings shape who we are. As a creator, my goal is to harmonize with my creations, ensuring that those who engage with my work, particularly those who share their space with it, reap the benefits. I express sincere gratitude to both business and private collectors who choose to invest in my work.
Do not follow the ideas of others, but learn to listen to the voice within yourself. As you attune to your body and mind, clarity will unfold, revealing the interconnectedness of all existence.
This sculptural piece emerged following a profound shamanic session with the great yogi; Asha Kirti. During meditation, I visualized my essence anchored to the world's core, granting my soul the liberty to transcend boundaries. "Beyond Borders", mixed media on canvas, 60" x 48" Wear art on your feet!
Experience art in every step with Gallery Mar's Collector's Edition Ugg Boots, a collaborative creation inspired by my studio footwear. Each boot acts as a metaphor, representing a grounded sense of purpose and reflecting our individual contributions to the world. Limited edition orders are currently available until January 15th, ensuring delivery by February 9th—perfect timing for Valentine's Day! Contact the gallery today via email. https://www.gallerymar.com/artists/samantha-da-silva Zoom in. Notice the footprints? Crafted as a tribute to my late father, this piece began with layers taken from a road atlas he cherished throughout the years. An avid enthusiast of cars, driving, and road trips, my dad's passion became the inspiration.
When a loved one passes, what do you do with their belongings? Rooted in creativity, spirituality, and resourcefulness, my process naturally involves incorporating these remnants into my artwork. Yet, the road map layers felt incomplete. To enhance the piece, I added a subsequent layer of plaster and paint, imprinting my own footprints to symbolize the places my father and I journeyed together throughout his lifetime. I miss you dad. Every Step I Take Is My Home, mixed media and gold pigment on canvas, 48” x 36” "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." Peter Rosen, KSL News Watch the full story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLXgvJH-fu0&t=1s A ruling sentiment for the new year: Nurture self-love as the anchor for inspiration and resilience—your home within. Just as your body signals needs, this inner connection fosters a sense of belonging, amplifying your capacity to navigate life's currents with strength and grace.
Body as a Compass, mixed media on canvas, 48'' x 36" 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 "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 |
This blog was created to share my belief that the art-making process is a catalyst for transformation and personal empowerment. I am living proof.
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