Testimonials
"...one of the city's best-known muralist."
LA Weekly
"His murals are painted in brilliant colors that give a sense of excitement and energy that goes into the birth of new nations."
Grace Lee Boggs, Michigan Citizen
"Within his work a voice is clearly heard and it is a voice that is hard to forget."
Gregory Amenoff
President, National Academy of Design
Professor of Art at Columbia University
''His murals have extraordinary color, passion and surface projection. A masterful draftsman with a thorough knowledge of art history…his work is imbued with a social conscience, but the message is gotten across with a strong visual abstract structure. A rare young man with a great future."
Grace Hartigan
Director, Hoffberger School of Painting
Maryland Institute College of Art
"…a sort of magical realism and surrealism powering the imagery in the painting.."
Roberta Fallon, Philadelphia
''His work is, within the tradition of church frescoes, a history lesson in one viewing, encapsulating in the sweep of its dynamic curves and bright colors – culture, history and achievement."
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Manila, Philippines
"…his inspiring sermon can be seen on a vast expanse of a wall, its panoramic images trumpeting salvation, redemption, courage and sacrifice."
Filipinas Magazine, SF
''…his mural is a profound expression of the will of the people who desire to activate the space of their local community and take part in its future development and preservation.''
Riverside Municipal Museum
Riverside, CA
''If you linger over one work, it's likely be a piece by Silva …it probes the American influence over Filipino identity, and makes you think seriously about the implications of imperialism.''
The Philadelphia Inquirer
Philadelphia, PA
''…captures the indomitable spirit of social justice.''
The Jewish Journal
''He ties together threads of history and multicultural experience in a way that is rarely seen.''
Philip Koch, Artist & Professor
Maryland Institute College of Art
''… a mixed-media extravaganza.''
Philadelphia Weekly
''It's a beautiful mural…it's actually the favorite part of my route.''
Troy Westfield, USPS Mail Carrier
Los Angeles Times
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