Silvana Trevale, born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela, is a photographer with a portrait based practice combining documentary and fashion photography. She seeks to celebrate the intrinsic beauty of the human body, her Latin American roots, womanhood, youth hood and the realities of people around her.

The escalating crisis in her home country motivated her to produce the series 'Venezuelan Youth'. The  project was presented at Silvana's a solo exhibition at ThePrintSpace in London and the Vogue Italia's Photo Vogue Festival in 2020. Furthermore, Silvana has earned recognition for other projects such as 'Comadres', 'Cayetana' and others exhibited at the Vogue Italia’s PhotoVogue Festival in 2012, 2022, and 2023.

The photographer has returned to Venezuela every year since 2017 to document the lives of women, the youth, and children amidst the backdrop of economic, social, and political turmoil. Her academic journey, pursuing a Master's degree, has allowed her to delve deeper into her familial roots. Silvana collaborated from afar with her grandmother, Rosa, and her mother, Maria, crafting a heartfelt homage to Latin American mothers. She takes pride in paying tribute to her personal heroines, exemplified by formidable women like her great grandmother, Cayetana.

Silvana's creative mission is to conjure up childhood memories, invoking the nostalgia of the ocean, the sun, and the warmth of her homeland, Venezuela, even while residing far from its shores. Over the past two years, her work has centred on celebrating the multi-faceted nature of her homeland, a place where beauty and chaos harmoniously coexist. Witnessing the endurance of traditions during trying times has driven her to document them, ensuring their preservation for posterity, so they are never lost nor forgotten.

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Silvana’s photographs not only show the beauty of Latin America, but also contribute directly with the support of communities in need. With every sale made by Silvana of the “Venezuelan Youth” series, a percentage of the price will be donated to an organisation supporting the kids and the youth of her native country.