tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30867717033711060662024-03-05T20:27:37.474-06:00oscar silva artisti am an artist who works with fiber and mixed media-- i make my own paper by hand and incorporate it into my art as well as other natural fibers-- i strive to combine both fiber and mixed media to seek a balance in art and what it means to me -- enjoyoscar silvahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442729546477579460noreply@blogger.comBlogger284125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086771703371106066.post-11666478297126439032013-04-17T19:05:00.001-05:002013-04-17T19:06:05.359-05:00OSCAR SILVA - A RETROSPECTIVEO2 GALLERY IS HOSTING A RETROSPECTIVE OF WORKS BY OSCAR SILVA - ITS LOCATION IS 2830 EAST MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD IN AUSTIN TEXAS -
THE OPENING RECEPTION WILL BE APRIL 19TH FROM 6.00 - 8.00 -- THE ART MAY ALSO BE VIEWED ON SATURDAY 20TH FROM 10.00 - 3.00 AND TUESDAY 23RD/WEDNESDAY 24TH FROM 10.00 - 6.00 --- PLEASE ATTEND IF YOU CAN AND TAKE A MOMENT TO REMEMBER HIS GREAT TALENT AS AN ARTIST AS WELL AS WHAT A TRUELY REMARKABLE MAN HE WAS --oscar silvahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442729546477579460noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086771703371106066.post-10768567915117266172013-03-11T22:10:00.001-05:002013-03-11T22:11:34.223-05:00memoriumi am broken beyond repair -- my great and best friend, oscar silva passed away in his sleep on sunday - we have lost a talented and clever artist - he will no longer urge us to look at objects for the art that is inherent in their very structure - no longer to push the limit - we are left a little hollow by his leaving us -- he was the best person i have ever known - he was everybodies one true and good friend - he will be missed - i am a little less now, as we all are --- voscar silvahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442729546477579460noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086771703371106066.post-28043575194488492272013-02-12T13:14:00.000-06:002013-03-11T21:12:20.146-05:00prophetfocused on the future and seeing only the truth - and allowing that truth to be for everyone - this is the prophesy as spoken by the "prophet" --- prophet is composed of wood, carpet warp, metal, toy parts and cotton batting --<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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oscar silvahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442729546477579460noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086771703371106066.post-88122802896053038622013-02-05T15:24:00.000-06:002013-02-05T15:24:36.214-06:00austin fiber artist -- fast forward
the austin fiber artists are having an exhibit at tokyo electron (2400 grove blvd austin texas)
i am proud to be among the exhibitors - please attend if you can -- information is on the pic below<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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oscar silvahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442729546477579460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086771703371106066.post-61141511728070755222012-12-31T11:56:00.000-06:002012-12-31T11:56:29.140-06:00triadtriad - a group of three as in the three graces - beauty, charm, and ceativity -- this piece is constructed fron rug canvas, hardware cloth, carpet warp (both woven as well as knotted), handmade paper, wood,jute, metal brads, and glass<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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oscar silvahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442729546477579460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086771703371106066.post-262926397805104332012-12-06T18:57:00.002-06:002012-12-06T18:57:53.831-06:00cherrywood art fairi will indeed be at the cherrywood art fair this weekend (dec 8th - 9th) in austin -- located at the corner of 381/2 and maplewood avenue --- about 4 blocks east of I-35 -- at the last minute i was offered a booth space --so come on down and enjoy the art -oscar silvahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442729546477579460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086771703371106066.post-84002830821430116262012-11-10T12:21:00.000-06:002012-11-10T12:21:57.296-06:00another viewthis view shows - weight of the soul, seed quilt, and shadowboxed work<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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oscar silvahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442729546477579460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086771703371106066.post-26613787527114019732012-11-10T12:17:00.003-06:002012-11-10T12:18:38.347-06:00e.a.s.t. austin studio touri have added the following pics to show how i displayed my art in the west room of the flatbed press building, the pieces shown are red sky at night, indochine, and navajo<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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oscar silvahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442729546477579460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086771703371106066.post-35206096260919820232012-11-02T17:22:00.000-05:002012-11-02T17:22:38.634-05:00twintwin is a study in the shared visuals of matched items - images that are similar, yet still remain different in their slight imperfections -- at first glance the same, but after longer perusal the marked differences become apparent - the individuality that we all possess regardless of how close we are -- made from cotton, reed, glass, wood beads and metal<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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oscar silvahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442729546477579460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086771703371106066.post-73936732837844277692012-11-02T16:50:00.001-05:002012-11-02T16:50:25.294-05:00pendulumit is the movement to and fro of a fixed object- often marking a passage from side to side using gravity and aquired momentum -- made from handmade paper, glass, reed, and metal<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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oscar silvahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442729546477579460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086771703371106066.post-60049374521278179672012-11-02T16:11:00.003-05:002012-11-02T16:11:48.438-05:00wesley gallery fine art festivalthis weekend is the wesley fine arts festival in dripping springs, texas -- it will be held at the wesley gallery, located at 27008 ranch road 12 -- the festival will be held on saturday november 3rd from 10.00 - 5.00 pm -- it promises to be a beautiful weeken so get out and come enjoy -oscar silvahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442729546477579460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086771703371106066.post-90308310191637213732012-11-02T16:08:00.000-05:002012-11-02T16:08:04.716-05:00wood nymphsbone, seed pods, metal, and horn all come together to form a trio of wood nymphs - those female dieties that inhabit the forests and seek protection amongst the tree and wildlife - goddesses in their own right<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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oscar silvahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442729546477579460noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086771703371106066.post-34965179561777694312012-11-02T15:54:00.000-05:002012-11-02T15:56:35.986-05:00harvest moona piece created with the cycles of the moon in mind -- hand made paper, wood, and dried yucca bloom -- indicative as the the moon under which we transition from harvest to the climes of winter<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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oscar silvahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442729546477579460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086771703371106066.post-68371656186529112252012-11-02T15:46:00.000-05:002012-11-02T15:46:09.863-05:00mandala<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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mandala is a sanskrit word meaning circle - but it is so much more tha that, mandalas are often used to focus attention - as a spiritual teaching tool - for establishing a sacred space and as an aid to meditation -- this mandala is created from bamboo, horse hair, wire, wood, metal, turquoise and resinoscar silvahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442729546477579460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086771703371106066.post-84316919486393532532012-11-02T15:32:00.000-05:002012-11-02T15:32:44.179-05:00sea horsesea horse is constructed from bone, horse hair, porcupine quills, metal, glass, turquiose, and wool roving -- an abstract of those creatures that inhabit the seas and facinate us as to their being<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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oscar silvahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442729546477579460noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086771703371106066.post-77134899926696027762012-10-18T10:29:00.000-05:002012-10-18T10:29:05.812-05:00time passagestime passages is composed of dried orange rind, metal, metal beads, wire, chinese amber, sterling silver, turquoise, glass bead , and carved jade bead -- it is the slow movement of our lives -- time passing in the inevitable forward movement that slowly and minutely changes all things and still allows them to remain with us -- for everything that changes, everything stays the same<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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oscar silvahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442729546477579460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086771703371106066.post-28589784868567388172012-10-18T10:12:00.000-05:002012-10-18T10:15:06.105-05:00reliquaryit is a recepticle for those things that we find precious in our lives - a protective housing built to show the respect we hold for the housed object - it is a place of safety both in our hearts as well as in our minds -- crafted from ceramic, hardware cloth, bamboo, carpet warp, metal, lead weights, metal beads, bone, and onyx <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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oscar silvahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442729546477579460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086771703371106066.post-26452543919707698682012-10-18T09:52:00.000-05:002012-10-18T09:52:50.596-05:00ministering spiritthe ministering spirirt is that which provides us with comfort and hope - the protector of our belief system -- it is the one to whom we rely on to support us in our time of need and to show us that we are not alone -- composed of handmade paper, metal, wire, chinese amber, metal bead, wood bead, and horsehair<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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oscar silvahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442729546477579460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086771703371106066.post-52656045691917570782012-10-18T09:39:00.002-05:002012-10-18T09:39:52.803-05:00beside the pointi crafted this piece from wood, metal, handmade paper, cotton cord, and glass -- it is that explanation point that exists in all our lives that at times we stress -- it is "beside the point"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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oscar silvahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442729546477579460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086771703371106066.post-1896813224979664122012-10-17T17:29:00.000-05:002012-10-17T17:29:23.403-05:00geminigemini is composed of bamboo,metal,wire,sterling silver and horsehair -- it represents the bond between twins -- that connection that allows them to act as empaths -- conneceted by emotion and understanding as well as image<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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oscar silvahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442729546477579460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086771703371106066.post-76464269340648961822012-10-16T13:52:00.000-05:002012-10-16T13:52:01.134-05:00buda fine arts and jazz festivalthe buda fine arts and jazz festival is this weekend october 20 - 21st in historic downtown buda, texas -- the hours are 10 -5 both saturday and sunday -- i am pleased to be there again this year with many other fine artists -- please plan to attend as it not only has wonderful art to enjoy but this year they have added jazz -- a family event that continues to get better each year -- i hope to see you thereoscar silvahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442729546477579460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086771703371106066.post-39646200017965970412012-10-16T13:46:00.000-05:002012-10-16T13:46:52.792-05:00modernistthis is an homage to the modernist movement in art - the exploration of new ideas and images that heighten our senses and cause us to view things in a different light than we are used to -- bold yet still subtle in its undertaking -- made from painted wood, checkered cloth, metal, and thread - an energetic flow of color nad form to lose yourself in<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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oscar silvahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442729546477579460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086771703371106066.post-59060768884956151192012-10-16T13:32:00.000-05:002012-10-16T13:32:46.532-05:00the collectorwe all collect things that we feel are important in our lives -- and everyone seeks something different - our searches are confined to those things that for some reason attract us to what they have to offer - this piece represents that longing to possess -- to make things part of our lives and to proudly call them our own -- made from metal, mahoghany seed, wire , and sterling silver<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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oscar silvahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442729546477579460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086771703371106066.post-21507046908403595852012-10-16T13:18:00.000-05:002012-10-16T13:18:06.665-05:00haikumade from bamboo, dried flower pods, broom fiber, and metal -- in celebration of the japanese form of poetry -- simple, yet strong in meaning, eclipsing the necessity for compilcated explanation by using a minimalist approach<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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oscar silvahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442729546477579460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086771703371106066.post-62503715823078467152012-10-12T15:34:00.001-05:002012-10-12T15:34:21.361-05:00indochine<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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indochine is the area east of india and south of china -- in this piece i have strived to set a mood that will allow the viewer to experience the acuity that allows one to explore thoughts apart from concrete realities of specific objects - i have used rug canvas not only as the backing,but also as an integral part of the piece -- using carpet warp i have woven or knotted intricate designs that house bamboo beads that are sewn to the backing -- from within selected bamboo pieces a thin ring of yellow wire extends outward -- all combining to create delicate patterns evoking a land and area of thought -- as always i have provided a detailoscar silvahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04442729546477579460noreply@blogger.com0