Mike Silva

BornNationalityBased In

1970SwedishLondon

Biography

Mike Silva's work are balanced between a strong presence and a subtle understatement that are intimately linked to his personal memories. His paintings showcase portraits, luminous still life, and interiors that reveal light breaking through windows onto everyday objects like half-empty shelves, record decks, and kitchen sinks. These settings are temporary dwellings within the short-life tenancy housing co-op that the artist has been a part of for an extended period of time. Silva employs his own personal photographs, depicting personal belongings like discarded headphones or dirty dishes, to capture the essence of his life and that of previous occupants, creating eerie yet therapeutic portraits. Using a photorealistic technique with a blurred effect, Silva frequently features friends and lovers in poses that highlight their masculinity, capturing moments of tenderness and vulnerability between the artist and the subject. Through the use of soft lighting, muted colors, and serene moments Silva evokes a mood that is affirmative yet gently mournful. ...

Selected Artworks

Mike SilvaRed, 2023111.8 x 76.2cmPrice on Request

Mike SilvaWindow, 202381.3 x 61cmPrice on Request

Mike SilvaOwen's room, 2023127 x 91.4cmPrice on Request

Mike SilvaGary, 2023101.6 x 137.2cmPrice on Request

Mike SilvaWindow sill with plant and camera, 202366 x 45.7cmPrice on Request

Mike SilvaFlowers, 202376.2 x 50.8cmPrice on Request

Mike SilvaOwen with Jacket, 2023111.8 x 81.3cmPrice on Request

Mike SilvaHotel Room (Berlin), 202176.2 x 106.7cmPrice on Request

Mike SilvaJason (Curtain), 2021167.6 x 111.8cmPrice on Request

Mike SilvaJason (Boxing Day), 2021121.9 x 76.2cmPrice on Request

Mike SilvaBathroom Window Sill, 202050.8 x 61cmPrice on Request

Mike SilvaMichael (Mayall Road), 2020149.9 x 100.3cmPrice on Request

Mike SilvaJason in Hyde Park, 202076.2 x 101.6cmPrice on Request

Mike SilvaOwen Bathing, 201971.1 x 45.7cmPrice on Request

Mike SilvaHotel, 202061 x 45.7cmPrice on Request

Mike SilvaShelves, 202091 x 60cmPrice on Request

Mike SilvaKitchen Window, 202050.8 x 61cmPrice on Request

Mike SilvaMark, 202081.3 x 61cmPrice on Request

Mike SilvaJimmy, 202091.4 x 66cmPrice on Request

Mike SilvaMask, 202071.1 x 50.8cmPrice on Request

Mike SilvaTempa T, 202081.3 x 101.6cmPrice on Request

Mike SilvaHeadphones, 202039.4 x 49.5cmPrice on Request

Mike SilvaJason, 201955.9 x 40.6cmPrice on Request

Mike SilvaKitchen Table, 201940.6 x 30.5cmPrice on Request

Mike SilvaBrooklyn Bridge, 2019111.8 x 86.4cmPrice on Request

Mike SilvaJason With Beer, 2019137.2 x 96.5cmPrice on Request

Mike SilvaJason (With Masks), 2023129.5 x 180.3cm45000 GBP

Mike SilvaWindow Sill, 202391.4 x 66cm22000 GBP

Mike SilvaJason Smoking, 202391.4 x 66cm22000 GBP

Mike SilvaDrawing of Curtain, 202329.7 x 21cm3000 GBP

Mike SilvaDrawing of Gary, 202329.7 x 21cm3000 GBP

Mike SilvaDrawing of Owen, 202329.7 x 21cm3000 GBP

Mike SilvaMark 5, 2023101.6 x 76.2cm22000 GBP

Mike SilvaMichael's Desk, 202376.2 x 111.8cm24000 GBP

Mike SilvaMartin's Room, 202366 x 45.7cm14000 GBP

Mike SilvaStudio Window, 2024116.8 x 81.3cm27500 GBP

Mike SilvaJason Reading, 2024101.6 x 137.2cm33000 GBP

Mike SilvaStudio Kitchen, 202461 x 45.7cm15000 GBP

Mike SilvaCouch, 202476.2 x 106.7cm25000 GBP

Mike SilvaMask on window ledge, 202476.2 x 61cm19000 GBP

Gallery Representation

The approach

London