Eliseo Silva:Testimonials

TESTIMONIALS

“ … one of the city’s best-known muralists.”
-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
Republic of the 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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	TESTIMONIALS “ … one of the city’s best-known muralists.” -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 Republic of the 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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