Pedro Silver is a Brazilian artist whose work bridges life and art, merging personal evolution and creative exploration. Based in New York, Silver’s journey has been one of constant growth and transformation. From a young age, he immersed himself in visual expression, experimenting with textures, organic shapes, flowers, and birds by the age of 12. His approach has always been clear: materials serve as tools to create imagery that feels alive and true, bringing out a visual language that resonates with authenticity.
A self-taught artist, Silver embraces “mistakes” as integral steps toward uncovering his unique voice. This approach found powerful expression in The Madames, a series honoring the resilience and beauty of feminine energy that has shaped and guided his life.
This tribute became foundational to his artistry, embodying the power, mystery, and beauty of the feminine spirit.
In 2014, Silver moved to New York, a transformative step that sparked new phases in his creative journey. Here, he created Spell Art, a series rooted in themes of self-expression, self-love, and affirmation, with messages like “I Love Myself.” Inspired by street art and pop queer icons of the ’80s and ’90s, Spell Art allowed Silver to connect deeply with his emotions and explore identity, humor, and beauty within today’s complex society. The series also engages with the self-presentation culture of social media, reflecting on individualism and the nuances of modern life.
Silver’s counting paintings were fundamental to the development of Spell Art. This process, a meditative blend of counting, painting, and breathwork, became a grounding practice that helped him center and find clarity. This practice of focusing and counting each brushstroke is part meditation, part creation—an act that channels intent into each piece. Through it, Silver feels prepared to manifest his artistic vision fully, with the confidence to claim his creations.
Building on the insights gained from Spell Art, Silver embarked on The Million Dollars Painting, a project representing his journey toward self-realization and authenticity. This series captures his readiness to embody his “million-dollar version,” an exploration of ambition, aspiration, and self-worth that playfully nods to the American Dream and contemporary capitalism. With irony and introspection, Silver delves into the balance between aspiration and authenticity, capturing the complexities of identity within his artwork.
For Pedro Silver, art is an ongoing dance between masculine and feminine energies, a fluid evolution that bridges his past, present, and future. Each work reflects resilience, humor, and self-discovery—a testament to the inseparable nature of life and art, where each piece becomes a step forward in his continual journey.
