Moments of Grace by Anne Marchand invites us on a journey, an exploration in self-discovery and healing, for ourselves, and for our communities.

First inspired by photographs of galaxies and nebulae seen through the Hubble telescope, Marchand’s paintings suggest a connection between deep space and inner space of the human body. Her work recalls images seen from low orbit space, looking through portals, seeing patterns and rhythms of earth’s natural forces. Through art, she addresses our role as citizens on a planetary paradise and how the human race moves forward in time, visualizing from a big picture perspective while operating on a local earthly level.

Working in a square format, Marchand highlights structure and mankind, physical things, such as four seasons, four directions, and the four physical elements—earth, air, fire, and water. But the paintings in this exhibition are also soft: they summon the visual vibration in the eye of the viewer, along with their sense of wonder, introspection, and imagination.

Created by experimenting freely with poured paint, along with using combs and scrapers, Marchand mixes a variety of materials into her process such as acrylic enamel, glass beads, and Indian silks are layered in the paint, connecting the work both to nature and to other cultures.

Marchand’s exhibition comes at a timely moment to remind us not to forget some of the subtle, self-connective lessons that the pandemic taught us. As we “go back to normal” and extend ourselves outwards into society again, Moments of Grace offers an intimate refuge to come back to center and brings forward concepts of unity, time, perspective, impermanence and the sublime.

This is the first exhibition in a new partnership between The Silva DC, a new luxury apartment building in Adam’s Morgan and Latela Curatorial, an art consultancy firm. Latela Curatorial sourced local artwork for the building’s permanent collection and will curate rotating exhibitions featuring local artists in this gallery space.

Moments of Grace solo exhibition by Anne Marchand is on display at The Silva Gallery x Latela Curatorial. September 3 – October 3, 2021. Located at The Silva DC 1630 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC 20009. Open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm and Sun noon-5pm. A public reception will be held for the artist on Thursday, September 23rd at 6pm (*updated date). All artwork displayed is available for purchase. All inquiries for art purchases should be directed to Latela Curatorial: studio@lateladc.com.

About the Gallery: 

The Silva Gallery x Latela Curatorial at the Silva provides additional exhibition opportunities and curated promotion to local artists in the Greater Washington, DC area. The art gallery, located in the building's reception area, is open to the public Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. through 5 p.m. and Sundays from noon until 5 p.m. For updates on exhibition openings and other art related events, visit here.

About the Artist:

Anne Marchand was born in New Orleans. She majored in art at Auburn University, graduating with a BA, and then earned an MFA from the University of Georgia. Her early artistic focus was the figure, and she was especially drawn to the work of Francis Bacon for his expressive paintings of the human body. Marchand has exhibited her work extensively in solo exhibitions at Zenith Gallery, Washington, DC; Montgomery College, Silver Spring, MD; Green Chalk Contemporary, Monterey, CA; Morris Museum of Art, Augusta, GA; Macon Museum of Arts & Sciences, Macon, GA; Hardin Arts Center, Gadsden, AL; Brick City Gallery, Springfield, MO; and in group exhibitions at Porter Contemporary, New York; American University Museum, Washington, DC, Blackrock Center for the Arts, Germantown, MD; Longview Gallery, Washington, DC and McLean Project for the Arts, McLean VA. Marchand’s work is published in100 Artists of the Mid Atlantic, Capital File Magazine, Home and Design Magazine, Artists Homes and Studios, Studio Visit Magazine, and Object Lessons, Beauty and Meaning in Art. She is recipient of an Artist Fellowship 2020 from the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities.

Artist’s Statement:

“The heavens inspire me to take paint to canvas. Space, color and mystery are calling cards to begin the work of layering materials. The painting process is a metaphor for patterns emerging in nature and in the visible universe.  Moving with conscious and spontaneous actions, I combine themes of spirit and matter. I am drawn to images that open the viewer to questions about personal experience, consciousness and transformation.

My work is inspired by images that come from space probes. Science with its technological advances has given mankind the ability to see what was previously unseen. With this new information, I am interested in finding patterns that occur in the macrocosm and in the microcosm, in space and in the space of our bodies. I am looking at the intersections that tell us that we are linked to the universe, created from the same materials. In the same breath, I am exploring mystical poetry to create a hybrid visual language.”

About Latela Curatorial:

Based in Washington DC with presence in Los Angeles, Barcelona and Milan, Latela Curatorial is an international art advisory and curatorial studio serving art collectors, design and corporate professionals, institutions, artists, and communities.

For all projects, LC's mission is to continuously question how support is defined in the artworld and to advocate on behalf of the artist and arts workers. LC's attitude is to nurture with a matriarchal approach: creating generative and sustainable opportunities for artists, collectors and communities alike.

About The Silva:

Developed by EastBanc and Mitsui Fudosan America, Inc. and managed by Bozzuto, The Silva features 172 thoughtfully designed apartments ranging from studios to two bedrooms, including 10 penthouse suites, making it the ideal home for residents looking to immerse themselves in the eclectic lifestyle of Adams Morgan while experiencing the best of high-end living. At The Silva, residents will find a rooftop terrace with sweeping views of the Capitol and the Washington Monument from the building’s infinity pool, a private courtyard with lush greenery, and within each unit, state-of-the-art appliances and acoustical design.

Prospective residents can learn more about the building and pre-leasing options by visiting www.thesilvadc.com.