Solo Exhibition by Janice Silvestre explores the Divine Feminine in Mexico
With a new collection of paintings and prints, Mexican artist Jainite Silvestre delves into femininity and Mexican identity in her new exhibition, Divina. In this show, she explores and reinterprets sacred feminine images throughout the history of Mexico, from the pre-Hispanic goddess Coatlicue to the Virgin of Guadalupe.
Mainly known for her black and white prints, Silvestre gives her art a new twist in this collection of colorful paintings on paper. This is the largest suite of paintings the artist has showcased to date; marking a unique show in her 15-year career as an artist and printmaker. The distinctive palette of the Virgin Of Guadalupe –yellow, green, pink, red, and blue– is the foundation of the chromatic explorations in these works. The show also includes prints.
Silvestre is not new to painting. When she started art school in Mexico, she intended to specialize in this medium, but then she chose printmaking, because it best suited her artistic goals. However, she has never stopped painting. In her opinion, this discipline has always enriched her drawing skills, as it helps her to explore other expression means.
