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Alex da Silva

Mea Terra Pavlista Generosa

Mea Terra Pavlista Generosa

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In "Mea Terra Pavlista Generosa," da Silva revisits the rise and fall of São Paulo’s coffee boom - a prosperity that shaped his mother’s hometown of Mococa and left behind a legacy woven into the land and its people. The region’s fertile soil once fueled a golden age of wealth, where elegant estates, European fashions, and cosmopolitan ideals flourished, only to crumble with the economic collapse of the 1930s. Yet, the cultural fusion of Indigenous, African, and European traditions remained, casting a lasting imprint on the identity of those who lived there.

Through a layered composition that merges landscape, architecture, and personal memory, da Silva reflects on inheritance - both historical and familial. His connection to Mococa isn’t just one of distant past; it’s tied to the rhythms of everyday life, to family stories, and to the town’s enduring pride in its champion swimmers. With subtle nods to movement and transformation, this piece considers the way places shape people - and how people, in turn, leave their mark on a place.

  • Type: Painting
  • Year: 2024
  • Material & Medium: Acrylic & oil canvas
  • Size: 40 x 40 inches (excluding frame)
  • Ready to Hang: Yes
  • Frame: Included
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About Alex da Silva

Alex da Silva, born in São Paulo, Brazil, in the early 1970s, grew up immersed in the textures and imagery of an artistic world. His father, a renowned painter and art critic, introduced him to painting at an early age, while his mother, a pillar of strength, guided him through the challenges of his father's declining health. Childhood memories of long bus rides, cluttered studios, the scent of turpentine, and coastal landscapes left an indelible mark on his artistic vision. These experiences, infused with symbolism and restless energy, continue to shape his work today.

Now based in Oakland, CA, da Silva explores themes of memory, place, and transformation in his paintings. His work is not driven by nostalgia but by a search for connections - questioning established narratives, the way people occupy spaces, and the impact of both human and natural forces on the landscape. With a deep awareness of history, his compositions serve as both personal and collective inquiries, reflecting on the past to better understand the present.

LOCATION: Oakland, CA

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