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This is Me

A woman joyfully celebrating with red powder on her face and hair during a festive event.

Silvana Cuniolo - Sidelnik

(and my nick name is "Pila")

Perez Celis's Studio - Miami January 1996

Art and design have roots in my family since I can remember, and were present at all times.

My parents, an architect and a dentist, were passionate about everything intellectually original, unique.

From an early age, I remember music being part of our lives, my parents hosted social gatherings where at least one adult played the guitar or piano.

My mother’s weekly plan for my sister and me was all about cultural adventures, from going to the theater or ballet to operas and movies.

With such a rich presence of art all around me, it did not take long for me to choose art as my path in my life.

My older sister is an architect. My academic interest did not fall far from that area: I became a graphic designer. 

My husband is an architect as well and our daughter is a designer. It is evident that design is prevalent in my family.

With my mentor Perez Celis- Miami January 1996

Perez Celis's Miami Studio - January 1996

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A year after my graduation, I attended an art exhibition at the National Library of Buenos Aires by Perez Celis,

an internationally renowned Argentine artist. 

I was fortunate enough to spend some time with him and his wife during the exhibition and learn more about his talented work. 

A few private meetings followed until he enthusiastically offered me to be his personal graphic designer. This great opportunity allowed me to visit his atelier frequently, and this magical place left me mesmerized by his canvas over and over while the incredible amount of brushes and paint colors seemed to captivate my heart more and more with each visit. 

This state of admiration triggered a strong desire to get my own canvas and to start painting without ever having been trained before. Ever since that day, I find refuge and pleasure in painting from my heart while my daily work continues to be in graphic design.

Woman with red hair crouching in front of a colorful, abstract mural.

Perez Celis's Buenos Aires Studio - July 1999

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I am a simple combination of images, colors, lights, experiences and forms that can transform me into a VISUAL CONCEPT where taste prevails over the conventional.


I'm a woman who has worked independently for the past 30 years, designing for my own clients and painting as a hobby. 


Art is a form of expression for me; I don't see it as work.


"Color is the place where our brain and the universe meet." – Paul Klee 

Woman with red hair and sunglasses posing in front of colorful graffiti wall.

Born in Buenos Aires - Argentina

A Graphic Designer Degree
Living in Miami - USA since 1996

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SUMMER EXHIBITION

Join us for "Summer Exhibition"

presented by the Colour Senses Project, on view from July 23 through August 8 at the Palm Beach Art, Antique & Design Showroom. 


The exhibition features works by :

Romina Graziani, Laura Gonballes, Pila, Florencia Sampietro, and Carla Ruiz. 


The opening reception will be held on July 30, 2026, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at

OPENING RECEPTION