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Eric Silva's work reflects his individual artistic viewpoint that combines both natural and industrial materials in a small, thoughtfully constructed space, and that highlights the often-overlooked details found in daily life.  

He believes in the simplicity and integrity of the materials themselves, and for those who own his work, Eric affirms that a unique bond is forged between artist and owner.

  

 

 

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AWARDS

2008

Exhibitors Choice Award / Smithsonian Craft Show, Washington D.C.
Award of Achievment / American Craft Council, SF
Best of Show / Fiesta Art Show, San Antonio, TX
Best of Jewelry / St. Louis Art Show, MO
Award of Excellence / Ann Arbor Art Show, MI
The Original- Award ot Excellence & Originality / Ann Arbor Street Art Fair, MI

2006

Award of Excellence / Ann Arbor Art Show, MI

2005

The Original- Award of Excellence & Originality / Ann Arbor Street Art Fair

2004

2nd place in Jewelry, Metal, 3D Mixed Media / Old Town Art Festival
The Touches Prize,1st place in Jewelry / The Philadelphia Museum Craft Show

2003

Beverly Hills Affaire in the Garden / 2nd place in Jewelry, Metal, 3D Mixed Media / Old Town Art Festival

EXHIBITIONS

2008

Shibumi Gallery, Berkley, CA

2007

Obsidian Gallery, Tuscon, AZ
Sparkle Plenty 3, Quirk Gallery, Richmond, VA
Momento Mori, Objects of Desire, Louisville, KY
Altered Space Gallery, Venice, CA

2006

Works Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
Altered Space Gallery, Venice, CA
Necklace Show, Signature Gallery, Atlanta, GA
Group Showing, Snyderman Works Gallery, Philadelphia, PA

2005

Altered Space Gallery, Venice, CA

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Jewelry Using Found Objects Workshop, ENG 2007
Arrowmount School of Arts & Crafts, TN 2003, 2007