On View at Trenton Makes Jazz

Francisco Silva at the Trenton Makes Jazz artist's reception

When: February 13–March 22, 2026
Where: Trenton City Museum at the Ellarslie Mansion
Opening Reception: Friday, February 12, 2026, from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

I’m pleased to share that my painting, Brass in Full Voice, is currently on view at the Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie Mansion as part of the Trenton Makes Jazz exhibition.

The piece reflects my ongoing interest in the figure and scenes from everyday life, and in this case, how rhythm and movement can be translated visually. Jazz has a physicality to it — an improvisational energy — and I approached this work with that same sense of immediacy and responsiveness.

Trenton Makes Jazz is a juried exhibition featuring artists responding to the history and spirit of jazz across a range of media. The show runs through March 22, 2026, at Ellarslie Mansion in Cadwalader Park, Trenton, NJ.

If you’re in the area, I hope you’ll have a chance to see the exhibition in person.