Featured Upper Gallery JOSE SILVA – OIL PAINTING Upper Gallery Exhibition September 1 – September 29, 20252nd Saturday Opening Reception: Saturday, September 13th, 3–5 PM Location: Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero, Suite 10, Morro Bay, CA 93442Gallery Hours: 11am to 5pm daily Artist Statement:Since arriving on the professional scene in 2022, Jose J. Silva has worked on a wide variety of creative projects, gaining recognition in the world of Impressionistic Realism. He draws inspiration from movies, personal experiences, his surroundings, and renowned painters such as Richard Schmid, John Singer Sargent, and Casey Baugh. His work has been well-received by collectors and critics alike—a fact he doesn’t take lightly. JJ’s hope is to make art exciting and thought-provoking for those who explore his paintings.