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Studio Blog which includes news, paintings in progress, personal statements, and any other updates about Karen Silve.

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Fall 2024

New Representation in Dallas Texas & The closing month of Personal Structures in Venice.

I’m honored to be with Breitbard Williams Fine Art in Dallas Texas. BWFA is a unique blend of art consulting and fine art gallery. Their 5200 square foot design district location showcases a revolving group show of over 50 mid-career to blue-chip contemporary artists.

Many Thanks to the ECC during the closing month of Personal Structures: Beyond Boundaries. They have done an extraordinary job in the organization and curation of this exhibition.

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New Work from Provence !

I’m excited to share these special works from my travels, walks and hikes around Provence, to other artists' inspirational works. Some of these paintings will be on exhibition later this month in France.

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On View Now in Venice !

Personal Structures - ON VIEW NOW THROUGH NOVEMBER 2024
I am proud to be exhibiting my work “Passage” as a part of the Personal Structures Exhibition, “Beyond Boundaries”. Please stop by if you are in Venice! and tag me in your post.

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Summer 2024!

A New Painting to Celebrate Summer!
It has been a joy being here in France! In March, I went to Venice to oversee the installation of my work for Personal Structures–Beyond Boundaries. I was thrilled to work with the ECC (European Cultural Center) and went back for the opening in mid/late April which was in conjunction with La Biennale–Foreigners Everywhere. Quite simply —an extraordinary experience!

Here in Provence this Spring, we’ve witnessed major flooding and rains. In the painting above, I incorporated the concept of rejuvenation, which seems to be a common theme in my work. I hope you like it!

If you are in Venice, visit my work at Palazzo Mora. It is an honor to be a part of this exhibition. See below.

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