The Silva x The Art Island Gallery opened on January 15, 2026, with a solo exhibition by Lionel Daniels.

 

The first public reception was on Friday, January 23, from 6-8 pm, with the artist and curator, Beth Ferraro. The gallery is open to the public Monday through Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm and Sundays from noon to 5 pm. Contact Beth Ferraro to schedule a viewing with the Curator. Sign up for the mailing list below to hear about upcoming events. 

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Everyday People | Artist Statement:​

Everyday People is a body of work centered on the quiet dignity of ordinary life. Drawing from personal memory, family, and familiar scenes, the work focuses on moments that often pass without notice. Resting. Waiting. Learning. Being present. These figures are not meant to perform or stand in for anything larger. They exist as they are. While rooted in Black life, Everyday People resists explanation. The work does not ask to be decoded. It asks to be witnessed. Each painting becomes an act of care, honoring presence, endurance, and the quiet heroism found in simply being seen.

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​Lionel Daniels art inventory

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Artist Bio and Artist Statement

 

Contact: Beth Ferraro

For all art purchases and media inquiries

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The archive of past exhibits by our predecessor, Latela Curatorial, is on their website. We look forward to following and expanding on what they have created in this space. It's an honor to continue supporting and connecting local artists in Washington, DC. To read more details about this new partnership, click here. 

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Photos by Albert Ting, Lionel Daniels, Beth Ferraro

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