Federico Silva (1923–2022): A Sculptor's Dialogue With Stone and Light Federico Silva, a Mexican painter and sculptor of considerable renown, left an indelible mark on the landscape of Latin American art. Born Federico Héctor Gutiérrez Silva on September 16, 1923, in Mexico City, his artistic journey commenced with formative collaborations under the mentorship of David Alfaro Siqueiros, a titan of Mexican muralism—an encounter that instilled within him not merely technical prowess but also a profound appreciation for the complexities inherent in artistic expression. Early Life and Artistic…