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\"The<\/a>
“The Lack of Privilege”, an oil painting by Francisco Silva<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

One of my paintings is currently on view at the Studio Montclair art gallery. Additionally, an online exhibit compliments the physical show. This group show titled \u201cPrivilege, Power and Everyday Life\u201d showcases 32 artists and their interpretation of the theme. Click here<\/a> for a detailed view of my painting. Click here<\/a> to view the entire exhibit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The concept<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Titled \u201cThe Lack of Privilege\u201d, my new oil painting deals with an unexpected consequence of the pandemic: I depict a food line in Queens in a latino neighborhood. COVID-19 has been devastating to poor communities specifically black and brown neighborhoods. In the painting, I show figures standing in the cold, not interacting, and waiting for their turn. The faces are unclear, smudged or, in some cases, hidden in shadows. Some figures are hidden behind others or visually blend into each other. I painted them this way to emphasize that their identities are forgotten or overlooked. Although this is a tough time for everyone, some people are deprived of essentials such as food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My painting process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In this painting I began experimenting in several ways. I normally take snapshots and use them as reference. In this case, I’ve searched online for videos taken by news outlets, I then took screenshots of the video and have used that as a foundation for this painting. I wanted to begin with a realistic, almost clinical view of the subject.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With regards to painting process, I outlined the figures in heavy black lines. The people in the food line are painted in mostly cool grays which visually separates the blue-gray sidewalk and the orange\/terra cotta buildings serving to balance the composition. The brushstrokes are loose and expressionistic adding to the mood of the artwork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The show is currently on view through February. Click here<\/a> to register for a Zoom curatorial talk on January 21 at 7pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What do you think about the exhibition? Please share your thoughts in the comments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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