On March 10 the world lost a kind and gentle soul, as well as an incredible artist, when Oscar Silva passed away in his sleep. I can't think of a better tribute than that written by his great friend and partner. "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."
I didn't know Oscar well, but whenever I ran into him (usually at art openings), he was so kind and generous that I always wished to know him better. We always think "there's plenty of time" ... when there isn't, always. I am among the many who will miss him dearly.
Below are a few of my favorite fiber and mixed-media artworks by Oscar. He may have been best known for his use of his own hand-made paper, rug canvas and hardware cloth, as well as unusual found objects, especially objects from nature. His creative mixture of "hard and soft" elements is one of the things about his work that intrigues me most. Please see his blog for much more. http://www.oscarsilvaartist.blogspot.com/
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| Art of Meditation Oscar Silva |
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| Milagro Oscar Silva |
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| Red Sky at Night Oscar Silva |
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| Prophet Oscar Silva |
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| Asiatic Oscar Silva |
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| Wood Nymphs Oscar Silva |
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| Nomad Oscar Silva |
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| Seed Quilt (detail) Oscar Silva |
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| September, 2012 exhibit of "The Charismatics of Fiber" Oscar Silva |
