Silvia Forrest was born in Brazil and spent her childhood surrounded by an artistic environment provided by the many musicians in the family.
Raised and educated in Brazil and in Israel, she graduated from the Federal University of Parana’ in Brazil and went on to enjoy a successful career as a chemical engineer both in Brazil and in the United States where she has lived since the 1980’s.
In spite of her decision to pursue a career in engineering she had the desire to dedicate more of her time and energy to nurture the artist in her. She was finally able to realize her dream when in 2000 she decided to commit all her time and energy to painting full time.
Having lived in several countries with strikingly different cultures has considerably broadened her perception of the world. She believes that imagination and exploration are the roots of creativity, whether in art or in science.
Membership
Oil Painters of America - Associate Member
Pastel Society of Eastern Florida
Vero Beach Art Club
Treasure Coast Women's Art Alliance
Shows
2009 - VBAC Spring Show
2008 - VBAC Spring Show
2008 - 20th. Annual Art By The Sea
Vero Beach Museum of Art
2007 - 26th Annual Four County
Juried Show
A.E.Backus Gallery
2007 - Studio Gallery Show
Vero Beach Museum of Art
2007 - Treasure Coast Competitive
Art - Juried Show
2006 - 18th. Annual Art By The Sea
Vero Beach Museum of Art
2005 - VBAC Members Invitational
Vero Beach Museum of Art