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John Alexander Silva (b. Lamesa, TX, 1981) is an award-winning photographer and videographer specializing in provocative portraiture and film. He offers an unconventional aesthetic memorable for harsh, single-point lighting and a raw quality while his more traditional work pays homage to subject matter without compromising artistic integrity. In 2011, John received accolades for his documentary highlighting the Pioneer Flour Mill Strike. In 2014, he premiered a short film in an underutilized Southtown outdoor space. In addition, John brings a diverse and extensive twelve-year commercial portfolio. Based in San Antonio, he splits his time between Texas and Los Angeles, California.
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Artist Type: Media Arts: Filmmaker; Visual Arts: Photographer
Artist Style: Visual Art: Documentary, Minimalism, Portraiture
Artist Medium: Film; Photography
Artist Statement of Work
Tell us about your work (style, approach, philosophy, subject and/or theme):
I am a San Antonio based photographer and videographer. I specialize in honest, unrefined portraiture that captures the authenticity of a subject through unconventional techniques such as harsh, single-point lighting. My striking work is unique compared to commonly overproduced, filtered and AI edited popular media images. Similarly, my filmmaking unapologetically explores hardships of marginalized individuals through gritty and provocative cinematography.
