I create from a deep inner drive – a longing for connection and meaning. For me, art is not a profession but a way of life, a language through which I express what cannot be said in words: emotions, memories, music, nature, passion, and vulnerability.
Painting entered my life during a period of profound transformation, in the midst of a journey of self-discovery and personal rebirth. From what seemed like a loss of direction, a clear and authentic creative voice emerged. Since then, I have been painting intuitively, without a pre-planned structure, guided by inner listening and a free-flowing dialogue with figures, lines, and color.
My works move between abstract and figurative, blending human-like forms, animals, and natural elements – all immersed in a vibrant world rich in nature, emotion, and movement. Music is an inseparable part of my process – at times, the melodies in my mind guide the composition, and at others, the painting itself gives birth to a new frequency in the world.
I believe that each viewer has a unique way of seeing, interpreting, and feeling. I do not seek perfection or uniformity – but rather, freedom. For me, painting is a bridge between self and others, a space where it is allowed to feel, to explore freely, to dare, and simply to be.
Silvana Coelho is a multidisciplinary visual artist, originally from Brazil, who has been living and creating in Israel since 2005. Her professional journey began in the world of engineering, holding a master’s degree, but it was through a profound personal transformation that she discovered her true calling in art.
Without formal academic training, but with a deep passion and a remarkable expressive voice, Silvana began painting under the guidance of artist and mentor Michael Kogan. Through his encouragement, she found her own artistic language – one that merges intuition, music, and raw emotion into a bold and vibrant visual expression.
Her works flow between figurative and abstract, characterized by dynamic lines, inner movement, and symbolic representations of nature, animals, and human-like figures. Each painting is the result of a deeply emotional process, often inspired by a specific melody, creating a dialogue between sound and color.
Silvana’s artworks have been exhibited in several group and solo exhibitions, including at the Manolo Gallery in Ein Hod, the “WE ART” Gallery in Karmiel, and private events. She is a member of the Israeli Painters and Sculptors Association – Chagall House of Artists in Haifa.
Working from her home studio, Silvana continues to explore new ways to express freedom through art, with a vision to expand her creations into the worlds of fashion, design, and performance in the near future.
2022 — Manolo Gallery, Ein Hod · Curator: Manole
06.2025 — WE ART, Karmiel · Curator: Ronit Feldman
11.2025 — “Call for Art”, Lake Gallery, Ra’anana · Curator: Natalie Wrobelsky
2025 — Private exhibition at the artist’s home, marking her 50th birthday. Over 100 attendees, artwork sales, and personal exposure to diverse audiences.
Member of The Israeli Painters and Sculptors Association, Haifa and Northern District – Chagall House of Artists.
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