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Karen Silve Art

American, b. 1969
Karen Silve (born 1969, Illinois) is an artist based in Portland, Oregon, who also spends part of her time working in Provence, France. Her practice has evolved from figurative and nature-based painting to abstraction. She studied with Alvin Sella at the University of Alabama and later at the Leo Marchutz School (Institute for American Universities) in Aix-en-Provence, where her approach became grounded in color and a deep connection to nature—elements that continue to shape her work today. Silve’s paintings are held in private, corporate, and public collections, including the U.S. Consulate in Monterrey, Mexico. Her solo exhibitions include venues such as the Portland Performing Arts Center, the Visual Art Center of Northwest Florida, and the upcoming Galerie Domnine in Sisteron, France. She has also participated in international group shows in Doha, Monterrey, Brunei, Venice, and cities across the U.S. and the U.K. She is a grant recipient from the Oregon Arts Commission, the Family Ford Foundation, and the Regional Arts and Culture Council, and has served as an artist-in-residence at Texas A&M University.
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Morning and Beyond Diptych: Abstract Acrylic on Canvas, Unframed
Morning and Beyond Diptych: Abstract Acrylic on Canvas, Unframed

Morning and Beyond Diptych: Abstract Acrylic on Canvas, Unframed

By Karen Silve

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Nature is a constant source of inspiration for the artist, whether driving through the South of France, hiking in the Pacific Northwest, or meditating while observing the surface of ...

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2010s Abstract Karen Silve Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

Coveted Space Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, 2010+, Unframed
Coveted Space Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, 2010+, Unframed

Coveted Space Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, 2010+, Unframed

By Karen Silve

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Nature is a constant source of inspiration for the artist, whether driving through the South of France, hiking in the Pacific Northwest, or meditating while observing the surface of ...

Category

2010s Abstract Karen Silve Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

Cascade: Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, Unframed, 180x150 cm
Cascade: Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, Unframed, 180x150 cm

Cascade: Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, Unframed, 180x150 cm

By Karen Silve

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Nature is a constant source of inspiration for the artist, whether driving through the South of France, hiking in the Pacific Northwest, or meditating while observing the surface of ...

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2010s Abstract Karen Silve Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

Passages: Polyptych, Abstract Acrylic on Canvas, 4 Panels, 2010+
Passages: Polyptych, Abstract Acrylic on Canvas, 4 Panels, 2010+

Passages: Polyptych, Abstract Acrylic on Canvas, 4 Panels, 2010+

By Karen Silve

Located in BARCELONA, ES

This four-panel polyptych explores a sense of continuity through layered brushwork and color transitions. While each canvas stands on its own, together they form a cohesive visual fi...

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2010s Abstract Karen Silve Art

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Meandering Beyond: Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, 2020+
Meandering Beyond: Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, 2020+

Meandering Beyond: Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, 2020+

By Karen Silve

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Nature is a constant source of inspiration for the artist, whether driving through the South of France, hiking in the Pacific Northwest, or meditating while observing the surface of ...

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2010s Abstract Karen Silve Art

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Beijing Spring Park
Beijing Spring Park

Beijing Spring Park

By Karen Silve

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Karen Silve’s paintings are distillations of her emotions, impressions, and experiences in the realms of nature and culture. Surrounded by the scenic beauty of the Pacific Northwest ...

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2010s Abstract Karen Silve Art

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Tuesdays Drive
Tuesdays Drive

Tuesdays Drive

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Karen Silve’s paintings are distillations of her emotions, impressions, and experiences in the realms of nature and culture. Surrounded by the scenic beauty of the Pacific Northwest ...

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2010s Abstract Karen Silve Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

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