Ernani Silva
Ernani Silva was born in Rio de Janeiro where he encountered many adversities. At an early age of four Ernani displayed artistic gifts, but his father discouraged any involvement with the arts. He welcomed the opportunity to relocate to the United States, where he was further encouraged as an artist. Ernani is multi- lingual and well-regarded in an international audience. Silva developed a distinctive style which reflects his Brazilian cultural influence of Native lineage.
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His creations are an amalgam of dance, rhythm, music and color which voice his rich mystical heritage and history. Silva is passionately attracted to the expression and emotion of his traditional music and the spiritualism of Candomble ceremonies and rituals. Silva’s palette is the alchemy of intoxicating opaque colors, as well as incorporating the use of heavy impression to create vibrant lyrical dancing figures.
His work speaks a sensual language, which gives the viewer a glimpse of his intense celebrated reality, through an intoxicating palette of opaque colors and expression. He has extensive exhibition, teaching and curatorial experience in a wide variety of venues over a period of 40 plus years. His award winning work is on display throughout various galleries worldwide as well as donated to museums. Currently, Ernani creates only original, one-of-a-kind works. Each piecerepresents a unique illustration of the spiritual vision he is working to express.
I appreciate my God-given talent and believe that art is a healing force. My art is also therapy for me; it is a cathartic force in my life as well as others. - E. Silva
His work speaks a sensual language, which gives the viewer a glimpse of his intense celebrated reality, through an intoxicating palette of opaque colors and expression. He has extensive exhibition, teaching and curatorial experience in a wide variety of venues over a period of 40 plus years. His award winning work is on display throughout various galleries worldwide as well as donated to museums. Currently, Ernani creates only original, one-of-a-kind works. Each piecerepresents a unique illustration of the spiritual vision he is working to express.
I appreciate my God-given talent and believe that art is a healing force. My art is also therapy for me; it is a cathartic force in my life as well as others. - E. Silva
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