SILMAR

"My figurative paintings seek expression through color and volume. They could be defined as a multitude of small figures representing human beings in search of something undefined, regardless of direction or destination. Only the composition of color and form conveys meaning. The images combine emotional power with aesthetic balance."

Silvana Miñana Lopez was born in Valladolid in 1973.  She studied arts and crafts at the San Jose School in Valencia and completed a specialization course in painting techniques in Valencia in 1993.

She is a contemporary painter whose work explores the interaction between color, light, and volume as expressive means.

Silvana's populous paintings are inspired by American pop paintings and the idea of drawing inspiration from the world around you.  Seeing people in motion: queues around an event, demonstrations, or watching people crossing busy streets inspired her current body of works. 

In each of her paintings she paints crowds moving and disintegrating paired with special words or symbols in order to communicate with the viewer.   She hopes her works capture the imagination of the viewer and allows them to create their own stories within each of her works. She aims to connect with humanity and create a sense of community.  

Her work is exhibited in various galleries in both Europe and the USA.