Artist Statement
I create art because I have to; it's my reaction to the world around me, especially the people close to me. It is a relentless urge to translate personal experiences into tangible forms; my creations are my innermost thoughts and feelings. My decisions in art are not haphazard or left to chance, but are carefully thought-out actions that attempt to connect/portray complex moments. I want each piece to convey a story that requires thoughtful analysis. The meaning behind these expressions is ever evolving as I experiment with different media and subject matter.
Norman Silva at work in his studio working with various materials.
About Me
Norman Silva was born in Nicaragua. Due to a tumultuous political environment, his parents and Norman escaped the oppressive government of Nicaragua and arduously trekked to the United States via the Mexican border. This traumatic experience, along with the civil war he experienced, sowed the seeds of artistic expression. The family settled in Miami, Florida. Like other immigrant families before them, they embodied the cliché of "starting from scratch." Culture shock sprouted artistic seeds and grew into all-encompassing vines.
Mr. Silva earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore, Maryland, one of the most prestigious art schools in the United States, and his Master of Fine Arts from Florida Atlantic University. He has exhibited various works in galleries throughout the United States.
PBS featured segment of The Frank’s exhibition, New Industry.
Featured in a segment, highlighting some of the my artwork on Fest Quest of The Palm Beaches.
CBS segment about the exhibition, “New Industry.”
Art directed and designed the Da Vinci’s workshop for South Florida PBS’s DaVinci Immersive experience.