Denise Silva-Dennis Shows At Ma’s House

Ma’s House is currently presenting a solo exhibition curated by Brianna Hernández, of February resident Shinnecock artist Denise Silva-Dennis. “In Beauty It Has Blossomed” opened February 1 and will remain on view through March 1 at Ma’s House. This exhibition features works spanning the artist’s career and disciplines.

Denise “Weetahmoe” Silva-Dennis (Shinnecock/Hassanamisco-Nipmuc) is a multi-disciplinary artist and educator based in the Shinnecock Nation. Dennis is a retired Southampton Elementary art school teacher.

Denise Silva-Dennis graduated from Hamilton College in Clinton, New York, with a bachelor’s degree in studio art. Upon graduation, she received honors in her discipline. Silva-Dennis works primarily in acrylic for her figurative paintings. Her professional achievements include two paintings selected for the exhibit “In Beauty It Has Begun …” sponsored by the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Smithsonian Institute. She also won the Parrish Art Museum’s Judge’s Award in the painting category.

Silva-Dennis is also an accomplished beadwork craftswoman. The traditional Eastern Woodland style of beadwork was handed down to her from her mother and elder women of Shinnecock and Hassanamisco-Nipmuc Nations. Her work includes mandala necklace and earring sets, beaded medicine fans, walking sticks, beaded cradleboards, beaded moccasins, and beaded crowns. Her beadwork pieces and paintings have been shown at various art galleries, museums, libraries and schools.

“In Beauty It Has Blossomed” is on view at Ma’s House by appointment. Ma’s House is at 159 Old Point Road in Southampton. For more information visit mashouse.studio.