Graciela Gonçalves Da Silva on Sharing Silences

Graciela Gonçalves Da Silva on Sharing Silences

From Tea. Toast. & Trivia. by Rebecca Budd

April 2, 2026 · 34 min · Season 8 · Episode 4

About this episode

Graciela Gonçalves Da Silva discusses the importance of sharing silences and the impact of her public art on communities.

S8 E3: Graciela Gonçalves Da Silva on Sharing Silences “I learned to share silences, paying attention to things that I did not understand, and there was no chance to ask, but just being there was enough to enjoy it. This was deeper than any words I wished to use. Life was suddenly filled with humble adventures .” Graciela Gonçalves Da Silva When Graciela first shared this reflection with me during our 2023 conversation on Tea, Toast & Trivia, I sensed that she was speaking from a place beyond explanation. Not offering conclusions. Not trying to persuade. Simply describing what happens when we learn to stay present long enough for meaning to emerge on its own. She is an Argentine artist now based in Los Angeles, with murals and public works spanning cities across the world. Her characters, colours, and stories live not only on walls, but in the daily rhythms of the communities that encounter them. Whether in bustling urban centres or quieter neighbourhoods, her work invites pause, recognition, and gentle curiosity. Since that conversation, Graciela’s creative life has continued to unfold on a truly international scale. I’ve recently reconnected with Graciela, and once again…

People in this episode

Host: Rebecca

Guest: Graciela Gonçalves Da Silva

Topics covered

  • art
  • public art
  • silence
  • community
  • creativity

Keywords

  • Argentina
  • Los Angeles
  • murals
  • urban art
  • storytelling

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Sharing Silences

Places: Los Angeles, Qatar

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