Bueno Silva
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April 23, 2008
ARTIST'S STATEMENT: If anything, 'transitional' is a vague word for describing a modern artist, but that is precisely what my art has become in terms of vision, ideas and drive. I have gone from the visual pleasure of hedonism of Impressionism towards Abstract Expressionist mode of depicting a more realistic view of life: Passionate and Chaotic.
I have become obsessed with the subtleties within the compendium of expressionistic values and the appreciation of one's vulnerability, that is one's modernity in Art. In contrast with the traditional hues of idealism and institutional values which not only restrain one's creativity but simply a blasphemous slap on the cheeks of what Art should be: Free…
Freedom is a word in itself, profound and yet loosely defined. In my paintings, that word is a catalyst towards the expression of the full range of controlled temperaments. My brushstrokes has become my medium, the colors – that natural byproduct.
My Art now simply express not the end but the means - the thought processes manifest subjectively on an objective medium of oil painting on canvas - the internal conflicts as well as the meditational and repose. Using loaded brushes I now stroke the canvas with sincere spontaneity and intuition disregarding the "conservatisms" that used to haunt and choke me for the first 42 years of my art experience. The inspiration that drives me is not only the exorcising act of driving my past demons but also the battles between my state of mind and my shifty emotions.
To remain objective on my painting while being aware of my subjectivity. The politics of my being towards the stirred spectator is to me an art in utopia.
"Sa Pateros "29 " x 23 "Oil on Canvas
1976 – Philippines
Awards, Fellowships, Grants & Citations:
2007
Bueno Silva " The Impressionist Artist in America" Published by:
Joanne Zapanta-Andrada. January 08, 2007 for International Release Philippine Interview.
2000
Gintong Pamana Award Foundation, Inc. Anahaw Award recipient in Art.
Philippine TIME- U.S.A. News & People Magazine
2002
The life size Portrait of John and Steven Baird, owner of the famous Baird & Warner Real Estate Company, Chicago, IL. was formally unveiled during the annual awards celebration at The Art Institute of Chicago in February 06.
2003
The Portrait of Gen. Paulino Torres Santos was formally unveiled at the General Paulino Santos Museum, Gen. Santos City, South Cotabato. Another Masterpiece by Bueno Silva.
1998
The Filipino Americans From 1763 to the Present. Their History, Culture and Traditions authored by Veltisezar Bautista Bookhaus Publishers, USA. Featured Profile of Notable Filipino- American Artists.
BELMONT ROCKS26" x 34" Oil on Canvas
August 1989, Chicago, Illinois
1995
Chicago Filipino-American Hall of Fame, Chicago, IL. Recipient of the Chicago Filipino-American Hall of Fame Award in the field of Visual Arts.
1994
International Art Reference, Inc. A second edition of the Chicago Art & Antiques Guideline. "The Red Table, Ser. # 1 in Oil Painting featured and endorsed by B.A.G.I.T. Gallery (Black Art Group International, Chicago, IL.
1992
Certificate of Recognition Asian Youth Conference City of Chicago, Department of Human Services Chicago, IL.
1987
Take Pride in America 1987 - National Awards Semi-Finalist for the Solo Art Exhibition "The Beauty of Fredericksburg" White House, Washington, D.C.
1987
Take Pride in America 1987 - State Awards Top Honors for the Solo Art Exhibition "The Beauty of Fredericksburg" Richmond, VA
1985
National Postage Stamp Issue "The Our Lady of the Beaterio", September 8 Commissioned oil painting for the Order of the Religious of the Virgin Mary Manila, Philippines
"The Red Table, # 1"38" x 46" Oil on Canvas
November 26, 1991
Chicago, Il USA
Note: This piece is my very First work, a transformation
I did in the Expressionist Approaches.
1985
Catholic Digest, Cover and Featured The oil painting of the The Our Lady of the Beaterio December 12, Commissioned for the Order of the Religious of the Virgin Mary Manila, Philippines
1976
Nude in the Philippines, By Alfredo Roces Featured a female drawing for the book Exploring the Figurative Movement in the Philippines. Manila, Philippines
1975
University of the East's Humanities Textbook By: Santiago Albano Pilar, featured still life painting. Manila, Philippines
1974
Philppine Institute of Awards Achievement Award for the Portrait of His Holiness Pope Paul VI Manila, Philippines
1970
Medal of Achievement A Vatican medallion and seal from His Holiness, Pope Paul VI Citing the presentation of His Portrait. Manila, Philippines
1970
The Sunday Times Magazine ( Manila Times) Cover and Featured the portrait of His Holiness Pope Paul VI in commemoration to His Pastoral Visit to the Philippines, November 27. Manila, Philippines
1970
The Filipinas Life Insurance and Assurance Co., Inc. Featured the Portrait of His Holiness Pope Paul VI A pocket calendar and wall calendar distributed throughout the world in Commemoration to His Pastoral visit to the Philippines, November 27. Manila, Philippines
The Red Table, Series # 342" X 46" Oil on Canvas
Chicago, IL USA
April 1994
Note: This piece is being used for my One-Man Show at Walsh Gallery in Chicago, IL, USA
1970
Filipinas Magazine (Veritas, Catholic Archidioses' Monthly News) Cover and featured the Oil Portrait of His Holiness Pope Paul VI in Commemoration to His Pastoral visit to the Philippines, November 27. Manila, Philippines
1970
Tourism, a weekly magazine of the Philippines' Department of Tourism & Industry, Cover and Featured the oil painting of His Holliness Pope Paul VI in commemoration to His Pastoral Visit to the Philippines, November 27. Manila, Philippines
1998:
Statement by Teresa J. Parker, Curator for Elmhurst Art Museum, Elmhurst, IL
"The paintings evoke an other worldly sensation of "Passion Under The Surface"
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January 19, 2001
Teresa J. Parker, Director, Crown Center
Gallery at Loyola University Chicago writes:
"...Eulalio Bueno Silva, Jr., can be ranked among the premiere portrait painters working in Chicago today, Considering that he is self-trained artist, this is a notable achievement.
For over twenty-five years, numerous portrait clients, from local businessmen to foreign dignitaries to religious figures, have commissioned Silva. They are a testament to his talent and prominence in the art field".
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September 19, 2002
Teresa J. Parker
Director of Loyala University
Chicago's Crown Gallery
Independent Curator
"Eulalio Bueno Silva's superior talent continues to amaze and delight his audiences, and his commission portraits are highly sought after. His distinguished career as a portrait artist is without parallel."
Ed. Note: Teresa J. Parker is a Graduate / Master Degree in Fine Arts at the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Curatorial Studies, Center for Historic Preservation, IL
MFA - Illinois State University
MS - Illinois State university
BFA - Miami University
See Also
Bueno Silva
Fri 12th March 2010
ChicagoI read the beautiful comments with whole hearted remarks by Ms. Elvira Buencamino -Bautista, a retired Humanities and English Professor at the University of the East.
Am so thankful and grateful that someone with high degree and respected status as professor of one of the Established Universities of our Country had given me great support in the Realm of the Arts. In my part, this will remain a legacy that I cannot forget in my life as artist and again I owe this from you ....... "Munting Nayon News Magazine".....
Thanks for the awesome informations
Regards,
Bueno Silva
Elvira Buencamino-Bautista
Thu 11th March 2010
Manila, PhilippinesAwesome... I have so much respect for artists like Bueno Silva, Jr. who pursue their arts with passion, discipline, and dedication.
When God said, "Go forth and multiply." I know in my heart that He meant for us humans to be creative and productive not only in the biological sense but also in the spiritual sense by turning out works that satiate the soul.
Bueno has exceeded his humanity by becoming a Filipino treasure. His beautiful works of art in no time will fall under the category of masterpieces of Filipino expatriates.
CAN A MARRIAGE CONTRACTED BY PARTIES WHO ARE BETWEEN 18 AND 21 YEARS OF AGE BE ANNULLEDAndrew and Paz were sweethearts since they were in their early teens. Everything was perfect for the two lovers except for that fact that her parents never did approve of their relationship. After her 18th birthday, Paz’s parents flew to Canada as immigrants. It was agreed that Paz would temporarily stay with her aunt Linda and she would follow once she finishes the semester. This situation gave Andrew an almost unrestricted access to her girlfriend’s house as Paz’s aunt worked the night hours as an ICU nurse in Makati Medical Center. This unrestricted access allowed Andrew to stay in Paz’s residence where they spent long hours playing” house”. To make the long story short, their “house playing” eventually led to Paz having the early morning sickness and being a medical professional, it did not take Linda long to add two and two together....
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Message from the Oblation
Whether or not it’s a fig, laurel or cloverleaf that is covering the model’s private parts when we look at the Oblation in front of the UP Administration building in Diliman or whether or not it was Tolentino’s student Anastacio Caedo or Fernando Poe Sr. who probably posed as model is immaterial.
Any inquisitive student during his/her sojourn will learn that the statue depicts “a naked youth seeking for the naked truth”....
Any inquisitive student during his/her sojourn will learn that the statue depicts “a naked youth seeking for the naked truth”....
Jose Sison Luzadas
May 16, 2010
Dear Jose
When we relate to other people, it is but natural to adapt different versions of yourself. One cannot openly say “ P*tang Ina” in front of one’s mother, or it would be quite unnatural to greet a peer by making “mano po”. With the collection of letters that Rizal exchanged, different aspects of his personality come out. Rizal kept all the letters that he received because “through them he wanted to study the character, temperament, transformation, and intellectual tendencies of his friends and countrymen” (Viola 324). So we do the same now to him.
In a letter, addressed to Trinidad Rizal, Rizal fits into the role of “Kuya”. He tells of his adventures in Germany and his impression of German women who are not afraid of men and are more concerned with substance than with appearances. So like any kuya, he encourages Trining to form the habit of studying, so as to adorn herself with substance. He ends the letter asking her to write him back in Spanish....
In a letter, addressed to Trinidad Rizal, Rizal fits into the role of “Kuya”. He tells of his adventures in Germany and his impression of German women who are not afraid of men and are more concerned with substance than with appearances. So like any kuya, he encourages Trining to form the habit of studying, so as to adorn herself with substance. He ends the letter asking her to write him back in Spanish....
Anna Cristina B. de la Paz, AB European Studies
November 22, 2009
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Naitanong namin sa sarili, paano na lang yong mga taga Cordillera na hubad ang kalahati ng katawan at nakatapak. Sinasabing magtatagal pa itong lamig....
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February 12, 2009
Medical Insurance Coverage in the Philippines 2Dear Nene,
How are you?
First, we would like to inform you that together with other kababayans I miss your advisory column Ayon kay Nene very much. May I also inform you I have kept past issues of Munting Nayon and have used them several times to answer some questions of our kababayans. I am happy that your column is now available on the Munting Nayon website.
Last month, I was finally confronted just like others who have experienced it before me to send emergency money for my mother who was sick and had to be hospitalized for pneumonia. My sister called me in the middle of the night (7:00 AM Philippines time) to tell me to send urgent money to be used ......
How are you?
First, we would like to inform you that together with other kababayans I miss your advisory column Ayon kay Nene very much. May I also inform you I have kept past issues of Munting Nayon and have used them several times to answer some questions of our kababayans. I am happy that your column is now available on the Munting Nayon website.
Last month, I was finally confronted just like others who have experienced it before me to send emergency money for my mother who was sick and had to be hospitalized for pneumonia. My sister called me in the middle of the night (7:00 AM Philippines time) to tell me to send urgent money to be used ......
Corazon Dee, PhD
January 13, 2009
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Ber Pacheco
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Ang Masamang GawaNagkakilala sina Julius at Octavio nang mag-apply si Octavio ng trabaho sa pinagtatrabahunan ni Julius. Bagong dating noon si Octavio, bilang immigrant; galing sa Pilipinas.
Bigla silang naging magkaibigan nang malaman ni Julius na kalalawigan pala niya si Octavio. Ngunit iyo’y isang hindi tunay na pagkakaibigan sapagkat iyo’y isang pagkakaibigang naganap sa isang panahong ang kanilang pagkikilala ay mababaw lamang, hindi pa nila ganap na kilala ang tunay na pagkatao ng isa’t isa. Ang pagkikilala nila, kung baga sa pagkahinog ng isang bungangkahoy ay sa labas lamang, hindi pa nila alam kung ang loob ay tunay na hinog o hinog sa pilit, tulad ng isang mangga na maaring hinog sa puno o hinog sa kalburo....
Bigla silang naging magkaibigan nang malaman ni Julius na kalalawigan pala niya si Octavio. Ngunit iyo’y isang hindi tunay na pagkakaibigan sapagkat iyo’y isang pagkakaibigang naganap sa isang panahong ang kanilang pagkikilala ay mababaw lamang, hindi pa nila ganap na kilala ang tunay na pagkatao ng isa’t isa. Ang pagkikilala nila, kung baga sa pagkahinog ng isang bungangkahoy ay sa labas lamang, hindi pa nila alam kung ang loob ay tunay na hinog o hinog sa pilit, tulad ng isang mangga na maaring hinog sa puno o hinog sa kalburo....
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nice paintings!