This abstract artwork features a striking contrast between dark and light elements. The composition consists of two square canvases, each divided into distinct sections. The dominant color is a deep, inky black, which covers the majority of the surface. Interspersed within this dark expanse are delicate, dotted patterns that create a sense of movement and texture. The subtle interplay of the matte black and the scattered, almost glittering dots adds depth and a mesmerizing quality to the piece. The minimalist approach and the artist's focus on the interplay of light and shadow suggest an exploration of the relationship between the visible and the unseen, inviting the viewer to ponder the underlying conceptual themes. ...
Daniel Silva works with installations that are driven by materiality and informed by nature. Perception and contemplation play an integral role in forming a cohesion that is not led by a fixed narrative. Among the materials used by Silva are beeswax, magnets, charcoal, metal and wood, all fundamental in delivering an orchestrated interplay of emotive and referential cues.
“As a shifting, malleable substance, beeswax is central to Silva’s practice. Reflecting an interest in how a material will represent its environment, he indicates that wax produced by a given bee colony will display the characteristics and qualities of its surroundings: the flowers, season and weather conditions present when the wax was produced. As a result, beeswax is framed as the product of the swarm’s ecological relationships, the emergent result of the organization of a singular body composed by a multitude. Silva’s interest in the product of a swarm organism is echoed by his intuition towards a conception of the lived experience as a multiplicity of sensory modalities — one where sight is not privileged over touch, smell, taste or hearing.”
Black Wax, Jasmin Blasco
June, 2018 ...
Founded in 2016, Baert Gallery maintains a distinct focus on bridging the historical legacies and artistic sensibilities of Europe and Los Angeles. Working with a roster of emerging artists, the gallery is committed to showcasing a diverse program of work that engages complex philosophical, critical, and political concepts while challenging settled and conventional aesthetic expectations. Located in Los Angeles’ Arts District, the gallery is dedicated to fostering and promoting the region’s unique art scene in a spirit of local cooperation and in dedication to mindful sensitivity towards its broader geographical and social milieu. ...
