Alex D. da Silva

I remember accompanying my father—Quirino da Silva, an established artist already well into his later years when I was born—on painting trips to the coast and rural edges of São Paulo. My brief apprenticeship with him was filled with visits to his friends' studios, places full of with mysterious objects I wasn’t allowed to touch and steeped with the scent of turpentine. Even then, I knew this world was where I belonged.

My work is driven by a fascination with how landscapes are transformed—by human hands or natural forces. I compose scenes that merge elements from different moments in time, creating new, timeless perspectives on the places we inhabit. Through this, I aim to challenge conventional narratives and invite viewers to uncover the often-overlooked layers of our collective history. It is my testament to awareness and affection for the land.