Comfort

Silva is interested in certain aspects of the American experience that are universal. Concepts of freedom and equality, despite being common to both Americas, have different connotations in Latin America due to its particular colonial history. Comfort, his piece on view at the airport, explores the issue of action vs complacency and its cause and effect within the social realm.

• Artist: Artur Silva
• Location: Ticketing Hall
• Installation: November 10, 2013 - February 9, 2014
• Materials: Inkjet on Vinyl Banner

About the Artist: Artur Silva was born and raised in Belo Horizonte City, Brazil, and moved to the United States in 1996, coming to Indianapolis in 2001. His instantly-recognizable digital montages are inspired by the history, music, movement and colors of his homeland while bringing in imagery and patterns from cultures around the world. Silva’s energetic work can be seen numerous places around Indianapolis, most notably as murals at the Alexander Hotel and on the train shed bridge at Union Station above Illinois St. In addition to digital prints, murals and paintings, Silva also works in sculpture and video and is, with DJ Kyle Long, the force behind Indianapolis-based Cultural Cannibals, a world beat clothing, music and event company.