SIMÓN SILVA:

"SALT OF THE EARTH"

- Unseen Workers Who Shape Our World

Opening Reception  Saturday February 1st, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

On View February 1st, 2025 - March 22, 2025

EASTERN PROJECTS is excited to announce our first show of the year, and Simón Silva’s second show with the gallery. Salt of the Earth, an evocative exhibition that showcases a series of over 40 paintings dedicated to celebrating the often-unseen contributions of working individuals who form the backbone of our society. This powerful collection of images, developed over the past year, aims to shed light on the lives of those who frequently go unnoticed and under-appreciated in our daily lives.

Curated with a deep commitment to social awareness, Salt of the Earth explores the diverse stories of working people across various industries—highlighting the dignity, resilience, and humanity of those whose labor is essential yet often overlooked. Through this exhibit, the artist seeks to challenge conventional societal perceptions and acknowledge the vital role these individuals play in sustaining our communities, economy, and everyday lives.

“The works in this exhibition are a testament to the vital contributions of people who are rarely in the spotlight,” says the artist. “This body of work seeks not only to honor these individuals but also to inspire a deeper understanding of their value, and to remind us that life is most meaningful when we recognize and celebrate the unsung heroes who shape our world.”

EASTERN PROJECTS invites art lovers, activists, and the public to engage with this thought-provoking exhibition that challenges preconceived notions and encourages a broader appreciation for the workers who help make the world turn.

“Life is still worth living when we fill our minds and our lives with things that are inspirational and motivational; things that help put us back together and become whole!” - Simón Silva

“Crescent Moon” by Frank Romero. (Courtesy of Eastern Projects)
By Sarah Quiñones Wolfson

"In February 1974, a collective known as Los Four made history as the first Chicano artists to exhibit at a major art institution in the United States. The exhibition, organized by the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, featured works that exposed Chicano art to a broader public audience and influenced the wider art community.

Los Four consisted of Frank Romero, Carlos Almaraz, Gilbert “Magú” Luján and Roberto “Beto” de la Rocha — Judithe Hernández would join the group shortly after the LACMA show. The group members became significant figures in the Chicano arts movement. They were part of the burgeoning muralism scene and experimented with different ideologies around public-facing art, collectivism and identity, which emerged as a distinct visual vernacular and aesthetic of Chicanismo."

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