Andrés Silva Vignoli (b. Panama, 1987) is a painter and illustrator based between London and Berlin. His work explores themes of biodiversity and the interconnected histories of animals, places, and people. Originally trained as an architect at the University of Florence, he later worked as a

cartographer—an experience that informs his meticulous attention to detail and his deep engagement with genius loci, the spirit of a place.

Blending the precision of natural history illustration with the evocative power of magical realism, he works primarily in watercolor on paper, linen, and canvas, creating compositions rich in ecological and historical narratives. Birds play a central role in his work, serving as symbols of beauty, place, deceit, or queerness, while also acting as characters within specific narratives.

He has exhibited in galleries in Berlin (2020–2023) and participated in the annual auction of the Museum of Contemporary Art in Panama, as well as the Artsy Art Relief Auction (March 2025). His work has been published in several books and magazines, including Gefiederte Welten, Graes Magazine, and Chiriquí: La Provincia del Barú. He is currently pursuing a Master’s in Painting at the Royal College of Art.

Nationality: Panama

Schools: Royal College of Art, London, UK