Series I. Personal and Biographical
1993-1997
Box 1, Folder 1
Incoming Correspondence
1993-1994
Box 1, Folder 2
Gathering the Sun Correspondence
1997
Series II. Notecards
1991-1997
Series III. Slides
1991-1994
Box 1, Folder 6
Passages to a New Beginning, image for California Association of Bilingual Educators
1993
Box 1, Folder 6
Cover for
Time Magazine NAFTA
1993
Series IV. Photographic Prints
undated
Box 1, Folder 7-8, Flat-file 2, Folder 2
Poster-drawer Simón Silva
Series V. Lithographs
1992-1997
Location note: Del Norte mapcase drawers, organized by title.
creator:
Silva, Simon
Other Descriptive Information
Artist quotes are from: Simon Silva, "The Art of Simon Silva" Accessed on September 3, 2013 http://www.simonsilva.com
Amor Eterno
1993
General Physical Description Note: Offset; Image size: 18 x 22 in.; Poster size: 22 x 26 in.
Description/Comments
This is a poster of a whole family embracing one another. The husband is holding a batch of sunflowers and with the other
arm is hugging his wife while they kiss. Their daughter is hugging them, and the mother is carrying another child while she
embraces her husband. Behind them is a background of large sunflowers. This poster is signed by the artist.
On Simon Silva's web page he captioned the poster with the following, "Familia is everything!"
Amor de Padre
1994
General Physical Description Note: Offset; Image size: 18 x 30 in; Poster size: 23 x 37 in.
Description/Comments
This poster consists of an image of a father embracing his son. He seems to have just opened the door and walked inside, and
is in the process of greeting his son by carrying him. Towards the sides of the father and child are carrots on the floor,
and a bag. There is a portrait of Lady Guadalupe on the door. In the background of the parent is an image of bright landscape
and fields. The bottom of the poster reads, "Amor de Padre" and is signed by Simon Silva.
On Simon Silva's web page, he captioned the poster with the following, "An homage for all our fathers whom by working a job
that very few want to do, show us that they love us. A father’s love can come in many ways that go unnoticed and un appreciated."
Amor a Todas Horas
1992
General Physical Description Note: Offset; Image size: 21.5 x 25.5 in..; Poster size: 25 x 33.25 in.
Description/Comments
This poster includes an image of a mother and child inside their home. Their backs are turned to the viewer as they stare
outside an open window. Outside the window shows the moon shining across rows of roses and mountains in the landscape. The
room consists largely of red and orange colors. On the wall next to the mother is a wooden crucifix of Jesus Christ. Below
that stands a little table that holds candles and flowers, as well as a note. In Spanish, the note reads, "Mi amour para ti,
es amor a todas horas" which translates to "My love for you, my love at all hours."
On his web site Simon Silva captioned the poster with the following, "Watching my beautiful wife take care of our son, I realized
how much work it takes to raise a child. This is an homage for all the mother’s in the world. In painting this image I regained
what was lost through time, beautiful memories of love all times!"
Cesar Chavez
1997
General Physical Description Note: Offset; Image size: 19 x 11.5 in; Paper size: 24 x 18 in.
Description/Comments
This poster is an image of Cesar Chavez glancing across fields. His upper body blends with farming fields. The sun is rising
so it appears to be dawn. Above Chavez's head is the RCAF symbol. The sky is painted in a beautiful orange and yellow glow
with gradients of those two colors. The fields are painted going in different angles in green and orange hues. The poster
is autographed by the artist. The bottom of the poster reads, "
From Gathering the Sun: An ABC in Spanish and English by Alma Flor Ada."
Dos Mujeres
1992
General Physical Description Note: Offset; Image size: 22.5 x 27.25 in..; Poster size: 25 x 34 in.
Description/Comments
This piece includes an image of two woman arched down while washing their hair in a gray tub. Their faces are hidden by their
long dark hair. They are dressed in white shirts and colorful skirts, and are both barefoot. Behind them in the background
are large groups of sunflowers. In the far background there is a dim sunlight. This piece is signed by the artist.
Estrellas y Flores
1997
General Physial Description Note: Offset; Image size: 19 x 11.5 in; Poster size: 24 x 18 in.
Description/Comments
This poster is an image of a little boy laying in a field of flowers while staring at the stars above. The flowers around
him are in shades of orange and blue. Then they turn to shades of red, yellow, and light blue. In the background of the boy
are fields and the sky fades from an orange gradient to shades of green and blue.
Las Comadres
1992
General Physical Description Note: Offset; Image size: 21.75 x 21.75 in..; Poster size: 24.5 x 29 in.
Description/Comments
This offset poster includes an image of two women in a sunflower field. The two women are talking to one another across a
red brick wall. One woman's face is not shown, but her long black hair is in a braid and she is shown from behind, carrying
a basket of white cloth. The woman she is talking to holds a baby in blue clothing across her back. A majority of the background
of the image consists of large yellow sunflowers and a few cacti. This poster is signed by the artist.
On his web page Simon Silva captioned the poster with the following, "Our neighbor was my mother’s Comadre. I remember the
sharing of tears, sugar, eggs, and hot chisme!"
Mexico
1997
General Physical Description Note: Offset; Image size: 19 x 11.5 in.; Poster size: 24 x 18 in.
Description/Comments
This signed, colorful poster is of a staircase leading towards the top of an Aztec temple. The top of the stairs leads to
an Aztec calendar, and the colors that are used for the calendar are different hues of yellow, orange, blue, and green for
intricate details. The background of the calendar are in gradients of orange and yellow hues.
Un Dia de la Campo
1992
General Physical Description Note: Offset; Image size: 20 x 31.5 in..; Poster size: 24.5 x 38 in.
Description/Comments
This poster is an image of a man, woman, and child seated in rows of farm fields. The people are very small in comparison
to the size of the fields. Above them in the sky is a bright orange sun on the horizon. The image colors are darker towards
the bottom of the picture and then get brighter towards the sun. This poster is signed by the artist.
The artist described the poster with the following: "I remember picking strawberries in Oregon and Washington State and feeling
an overwhelming pride as I put in a full days work. The fields were planted on the hillsides and that created the illusion
of endless fields."
Series VI. Publications
1997
Flat-file 2, Folder 1
Newspaper Clippings
1997
Description/Comments
Articles about Silva and the publication of
Gathering the Sun from newspapers including
Vida en el Valle,
The Arizona Republic,
La Opinión,
Imperial Valley Press
Box 1
Gathering the Sun: An Alphabet in Spanish and English
1997
Series VII. Video Recordings
undated
Item V1259/VHS
Latino Artists For Patrick Perez
undated
Description/Comments
3:22 min. Simon Silva discusses his approach to his work, and mentions his inspiration for
Amor de Padre and
Las Comadres.
