dylan silva

about

Dylan Silva


Born in Switzerland in 1993, now living in Porto, Portugal. Dylan studied Multimedia at the School of Fine Arts of the University of Porto. Co-founder of “Senhora Presidenta”, a gallery dedicated to painting, illustration, ceramics, photography, publication, books, etc.

Drawing inspiration from the human body, these pieces are predominantly born from the realm of cherished memories. At times, they derive their essence from familiar faces, while at others, they are evoked by anonymous people. The underlying idea that propels this endeavor is one of deftly employing minimal elements, crafting a narrative that is unpretentious and forthright.

Like blurry memories of the past, these images reveal themselves as fragments carefully etched on different materials, transforming into remnants of something no longer clear.

instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dylanssilva/

dylansimoessilva@gmail.com

press & featured:

collective and individual exhibitions:

Individuals:

  • 2018-“Out of the blue you were free” O!Galeria, Porto;

  • 2018-“How to float”, P7Gallery, Berlin, Germany;

  • 2019-“Calma” Art Room, Lisbon;

  • 2019-“La Nuit” Malapata Gallery, Lisbon;

  • 2022-“Small Gestures” Sergio Rebelo Gallery (curated by Luis pinto Nunes) Porto;

  • 2022-“Indistinct” Curva, Lisbon.

  • 2023-“URDIR” Senhora Presidenta, Porto.

Collectives:

  • 2018-“Uivo” Amostra de ilustração da Maia, colectiva de 40 ilustradores Portugueses, Porto;

  • 2019-“Anuário” -Uma retrospetiva da arte no Porto- 2018, Porto;

  • 2019- “Prata da Casa” 120 Portuguese illustrators on the streets of Lisbon;

  • 2019- “23a edição do Festival Internacional de Cinema Queer”, FOCO Gallery, Lisbon;

  • 2021- Collective Exhibition, Espaço Mira, Porto;

  • 2023- FLOWERSS, SHOWstudio Gallery;

  • 2024-”Uma cerveja no inferno” Galeria Graça Brandão, Lisbon.