Silvina Mizrahi grounds her work in her upbringing, life in Boston, and a belief in the transformative power of art. With a desire to infuse daily life with joy, emotion, and hope, she embraces intuitive creation and risk-taking, consistently prioritizing storytelling through her art.
Silvina's communicative art incorporates recycled materials to convey renewal and healing, while her bold expressionism and strategic use of negative space evoke connection, nostalgia, and transformation. From incorporating vibrant color and pattern as a response to bleak New England winters to creating public art that connects and inspires, Silvina's work is a profound means of visual communication, exemplifying the power of art to engage with the human experience.
Tell us about yourself and your journey to becoming a professional artist.
I’m an Argentinian American interdisciplinary artist and art educator based in Boston. I believe art is a tool that helps us connect, heal, and embrace our differences, and this philosophy fuels my work.
I have found joy in creating since I was a child. I would transform cardboard boxes from household appliances into dollhouses or shape kitchen aluminum foil into little figures. Those early moments of imaginative play sparked a deep love for creation. I always felt a strong calling to pursue a career as an artist, and over time, that feeling grew stronger. It wasn’t one single moment, but rather a lifelong passion that made it clear this was my path. 
Tell us about your work.
My art is a representation of my experience as an immigrant, memories from my childhood, Jewish traditions, and my commitment to environmental causes.
Depending on the purpose of the project I'm working on, I use different media and techniques to express different things. My work includes figurative bronze sculptures, abstract expressionist mixed media paintings, sculptures made of recycled materials, community projects, and public art.
Throughout my artistic journey, sculpture has always been my primary medium. For many years, it was my sole focus. It wasn’t until I moved to Boston and experienced my first long, white winter that I began to explore painting as a way to bring color into everyday life.
About my technique:
In my sculptures, the negative spaces the shapes form are just as important as the shapes themselves. Both are essential elements of the composition. It’s similar to music, where the notes are as significant as the silences between them. Cutouts begin to appear on my canvases as I seek ways to represent negative space in a two-dimensional setting. The purpose of this technique varies depending on what I want to express. In some paintings, I use it as a tool to create depth or a surreal atmosphere that represents multiple dimensions. In others, the cutout figures symbolize those who have passed away. Though their physical presence is gone, they remain a part of our lives, still present, still part of our ‘composition.’
About my series, Home and Exile:
This series began as a way to explore the concept of exile, both external and internal. External exile is something many families experience, as loved ones leave in search of new horizons and opportunities. Internal exile, on the other hand, involves leaving behind our old selves, stepping out of our comfort zones, and embracing the challenges of transformation. It is the journey of self-discovery and growth, allowing us to return renewed. 
Tell us about your process. Do you have any unique techniques or rituals integral to your work?
My creative process is deeply intuitive. I often begin with a feeling, a memory, or an impulse, allowing emotions to guide my choices of materials, colors, and forms. I don’t always know where a piece is going when I start—it evolves organically, layer by layer.
An essential part of my creative process is my running routine. It’s a quiet ritual where body and spirit align. As my feet meet the earth, I feel myself reconnecting with the natural world. The wind, the shifting light, and the scent of the trees all become part of an unspoken conversation. Ideas flow with my breath, and inspiration rises from the ground beneath me. In those moments, I’m not just moving through nature but rather gathering its whispers, its colors, its quiet truths. These impressions linger, finding their way into my hands when I return to the studio, ready to be transformed into art.
What themes or messages do you hope to convey through your art?
I hope my work evokes a sense of hope and joy in people’s lives. I want people to feel a moment of connection, whether with themselves, others, or the world around them. Even when I explore complex themes, I aim to highlight resilience, beauty, and the possibility of healing. By incorporating recycled materials and natural elements into my bronze sculptures, I celebrate renewal and transformation, breathing new life into what was once discarded. My art is an invitation to pause, breathe, and remember that despite everything, there is always light, there is always color, and there is always a potential for growth.
What is your advice for combating creative blocks? Are there any specific strategies you use to reignite your creativity?
Pushing through creative blocks is never easy, especially because my instinct is often to push harder instead of letting go. But I’ve learned that forcing creativity rarely works. What helps me most is stepping away and engaging in other activities that can gently reignite inspiration. Reading a good book, visiting a museum, or going for a walk are productive moments of pause and curiosity that create space for new ideas to surface. It’s in those quiet, unexpected places that creativity often finds its way back to me.
As an artist, how do you measure your success?
For me, success as an artist means staying true to my vision while continuously evolving. It’s about finding joy and fulfillment in the creative process each day and trusting the journey. But true success happens when my art touches someone's soul, evokes a memory, or awakens a sense of connection. I find the deepest meaning in my work in that silent dialogue between creator and viewer, where emotion flows without words.
What advice do you have for artists who are beginning to build their careers?
Always be true to yourself. Trust the internal voice, even when it feels quiet or uncertain. Let your feelings guide your work, and don’t rush the process: each step is part of your unfolding story. Embrace the journey with curiosity and joy, because that’s where the real magic lives.
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