ARTIST'S STATEMENT: If anything, 'transitional' is a vague word for describing a modern artist, but that is precisely what my art has become in terms of vision, ideas and drive. I have gone from the visual pleasure of hedonism of Impressionism towards Abstract Expressionist mode of depicting a more realistic view of life: Passionate and Chaotic.

I have become obsessed with the subtleties within the compendium of expressionistic values and the appreciation of one's vulnerability, that is one's modernity in Art. In contrast with the traditional hues of idealism and institutional values which not only restrain one's creativity but simply a blasphemous slap on the cheeks of what Art should be: Free…

Freedom is a word in itself, profound and yet loosely defined. In my paintings, that word is a catalyst towards the expression of the full range of controlled temperaments. My brushstrokes has become my medium, the colors – that natural byproduct.

My Art now simply express not the end but the means - the thought processes manifest subjectively on an objective medium of oil painting on canvas - the internal conflicts as well as the meditational and repose. Using loaded brushes I now stroke the canvas with sincere spontaneity and intuition disregarding the "conservatisms" that used to haunt and choke me for the first 42 years of my art experience. The inspiration that drives me is not only the exorcising act of driving my past demons but also the battles between my state of mind and my shifty emotions.

To remain objective on my painting while being aware of my subjectivity. The politics of my being towards the stirred spectator is to me an art in utopia.

Awards, Fellowships, Grants & Citations:

2007 Bueno Silva " The Impressionist Artist in America" Published by:
Joanne Zapanta-Andrada. January 08, 2007 for International Release Philippine Interview.
2000 Gintong Pamana Award Foundation, Inc. Anahaw Award recipient in Art.
Philippine TIME- U.S.A. News & People Magazine
2002 The life size Portrait of John and Steven Baird, owner of the famous Baird & Warner Real Estate Company, Chicago, IL. was formally unveiled during the annual awards celebration at The Art Institute of Chicago in February 06.
2003 The Portrait of Gen. Paulino Torres Santos was formally unveiled at the General Paulino Santos Museum, Gen. Santos City, South Cotabato. Another Masterpiece by Bueno Silva.
1998 The Filipino Americans From 1763 to the Present. Their History, Culture and Traditions authored by Veltisezar Bautista Bookhaus Publishers, USA. Featured Profile of Notable Filipino- American Artists.
1995 Chicago Filipino-American Hall of Fame, Chicago, IL. Recipient of the Chicago Filipino-American Hall of Fame Award in the field of Visual Arts.
1994 International Art Reference, Inc. A second edition of the Chicago Art & Antiques Guideline. "The Red Table, Ser. # 1 in Oil Painting featured and endorsed by B.A.G.I.T. Gallery (Black Art Group International, Chicago, IL.
1992 Certificate of Recognition Asian Youth Conference City of Chicago, Department of Human Services Chicago, IL.
1987 Take Pride in America 1987 - National Awards Semi-Finalist for the Solo Art Exhibition "The Beauty of Fredericksburg" White House, Washington, D.C.
1987 Take Pride in America 1987 - State Awards Top Honors for the Solo Art Exhibition "The Beauty of Fredericksburg" Richmond, VA
1985 National Postage Stamp Issue "The Our Lady of the Beaterio", September 8 Commissioned oil painting for the Order of the Religious of the Virgin Mary Manila, Philippines
1985 Catholic Digest, Cover and Featured The oil painting of the The Our Lady of the Beaterio December 12, Commissioned for the Order of the Religious of the Virgin Mary Manila, Philippines
1976 Nude in the Philippines, By Alfredo Roces Featured a female drawing for the book Exploring the Figurative Movement in the Philippines. Manila, Philippines
1975 University of the East's Humanities Textbook By: Santiago Albano Pilar, featured still life painting. Manila, Philippines
1974 Philppine Institute of Awards Achievement Award for the Portrait of His Holiness Pope Paul VI Manila, Philippines
1970 Medal of Achievement A Vatican medallion and seal from His Holiness, Pope Paul VI Citing the presentation of His Portrait. Manila, Philippines
1970 The Sunday Times Magazine ( Manila Times) Cover and Featured the portrait of His Holiness Pope Paul VI in commemoration to His Pastoral Visit to the Philippines, November 27. Manila, Philippines
1970 The Filipinas Life Insurance and Assurance Co., Inc. Featured the Portrait of His Holiness Pope Paul VI A pocket calendar and wall calendar distributed throughout the world in Commemoration to His Pastoral visit to the Philippines, November 27. Manila, Philippines
1970 Filipinas Magazine (Veritas, Catholic Archidioses' Monthly News) Cover and featured the Oil Portrait of His Holiness Pope Paul VI in Commemoration to His Pastoral visit to the Philippines, November 27. Manila, Philippines
1970 Tourism, a weekly magazine of the Philippines' Department of Tourism & Industry, Cover and Featured the oil painting of His Holliness Pope Paul VI in commemoration to His Pastoral Visit to the Philippines, November 27. Manila, Philippines