Lauren Silva facts for kids

Lauren Silva was born in 1987 in Vallejo, California. She is an American painter who lives and works in New York City, United States.

Lauren Silva's Journey in Art

Lauren Silva studied art at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). There, she earned a Bachelor's degree in Visual Art. A famous painting professor named Lari Pittman was her mentor. He helped guide her artistic journey.

Later, Silva continued her studies at Columbia University. She earned a Master of Fine Arts degree there. Today, she sometimes teaches art students at Columbia University as a visiting critic. This means she visits to give feedback on their artwork.

What Kind of Art Does Lauren Silva Make?

Lauren Silva is known for her unique paintings. She often paints on silk fabric. She also creates very large paintings. Her art uses "abstracted forms." This means her paintings do not show real-life objects exactly as they are. Instead, they use shapes, colors, and lines to express ideas or feelings.

A well-known art critic, Roberta Smith from the New York Times, has praised Silva's work. Smith called her "a painter to watch." She said Silva's paintings show great skill and confidence. Smith also noted that Silva's art combines different styles and ideas. These elements come together in a very planned and interesting way.

Lauren Silva is always learning new things. She is currently studying for a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree. She is getting this degree from Columbia Business School. An MBA teaches people how to manage businesses.

Awards and Recognition

Lauren Silva has received several important awards for her art. These awards recognize her talent and hard work:

• 2013: Toby Devan Lewis Award, Columbia University, New York, NY
• 2011-13: Visual Arts Fellowship, Columbia University, New York, NY
• 2011: Scholarship, Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture, Skowhegan, ME
• 2009-10: Emma B. Keller Award