Ana Silva

Ana Silva (1979, Calulo, Angola) currently lives and works in Lisbon, Portugal. From a young age, she demonstrated a strong passion for creativity. Growing up twenty kilometers away from the nearest village, on the farm where her father grew coffee, Ana spent a lot of time reading and creating what she refers to as "weird things." She often distorted objects and had a habit of cutting shoes to create installations on the walls of her family home, a behavior that deeply concerned her father, prompting a visit to a psychologist. The psychologist reassured her parents, confirming that Ana's actions were simply the expression of an artistic sensibility. Later, she pursued her studies at the ArCo Higher School in Lisbon, where she honed her skills in painting, sculpture, and artistic installation.