Artistic Mentorship

At Can Silvestre, we believe every artistic journey deserves support and real expertise. That’s why we collaborate with a diverse team of mentors—experienced artists and creative practitioners who offer one-to-one guidance throughout the residency.

Regina Rodríguez Sirvent

Born in Puigcerdà, she is a writer who rose to prominence with her debut novel, Les calces al sol, which became an immediate success, entering the list of best-selling books in Catalonia. She holds a Master’s degree in Screenwriting from ESCAC and studied narrative and novel writing at the Ateneu Barcelonès School of Writing. Three years after its release, the book remains among the bestsellers, with 20 editions and over 100,000 copies sold. The novel has been translated into several languages, and in 2025 it has been published in several countries. In addition, the film adaptation rights have been sold in the United States.

IG: @holasoclaregi
Writer

Queralt Guinart

Artist and illustrator born in Moià and based in Barcelona. Her artistic practice moves between unique, highly graphic works and writing, including poetry and narrative, through which she explores everyday life with a critical, political, and deeply personal perspective. Through image and text, her work challenges dominant structures and offers alternative ways of seeing, rooted in reflection, resistance, and transformation.

IG: @kerrature
Illustrator & Designer

Guillem Trius

Journalist with a Master’s degree in Photojournalism and Documentary from the London College of Communication. He has developed long-term multimedia documentary projects in countries such as Ethiopia, Uganda, Syria, Niger, and Angola, published by National Geographic, Al Jazeera, The Guardian, and Revista 5W.

In 2019, he received the European Commission’s “Sight by Side” fellowship for a project in refugee settlements in South Sudan. His work has been exhibited internationally, and he teaches at Ramon Llull University, IEFC, and ESCAC. In 2024, his documentary short “Until He’s Back” was recognized among the 15 best of the year and selected for the Academy Awards. He is a partner at OAK Stories, where he leads audiovisual productions.

IG: @guillemtrius
Photojournalist & Filmmaker

Figurative sculptor of Greek and Catalan roots. Since the beginning of her artistic career, nature has been her main source of inspiration. Careful observation of its forms, rhythms, and movements, and the discovery that the architecture of the human body follows those same laws, sparked in her a deep fascination with the human figure.

Angèlica is the founder of AAR.T. STUDIO where she offers sculpture workshops all year round.

IG: @angelicaarvyla
Sculptor

Angèlica Arvylàs

Illustrator from Barcelona whose work explores nature, botany, and the relationship between people and the natural world. With a background in design and a socially engaged perspective, she combines visual research with narrative and conceptual clarity, moving between illustration, education, and interdisciplinary projects.

She conceives her practice as a means to explore and understand different areas of knowledge, and understands drawing as a tool capable of translating and communicating concepts in an accessible, clear, and open way. Her mentorships focus on accompanying each artist’s process, seeking viable and creative solutions to help materialize ideas and concepts.

IG: @gala_pont
Illustrator

Gala Pont

Singer-songwriter and poet from Roda de Ter, his work fuses music and poetry in a unique style that moves between folk, reggae, and rock. He has released several albums —including Aquest sol hi és per tots (2015), Bondat senzilla (2017), and Un somriure infinit (2024)— as well as multiple poetry collections. His creations stand out for their emotion, sensitivity, and an intimate gaze on life and nature.

Guillem can support artists in songwriting, poetry writing, and in the overall development and direction of a musical project, offering a thoughtful and close perspective on the creative process, language, and artistic coherence.

IG: @guillemramisa
Musician & Writer

Guillem Ramisa

(Reus, Catalonia, 1960) is a writer, actress, and special education teacher. She made her literary debut in 2010 with La Princesa de Jade, winner of the Néstor Luján Historical Novel Award. Since then, she has published numerous novels in Catalan and Spanish — including El mercader, Las torres del cielo, La cocinera, Amor prohibido, Etheria, and Los caminos de la luz — with several works translated into other languages. She has also written for children and young readers. Alongside her writing career, she has acted in theatre and film and has written and staged several theatrical adaptations of her own novels. 

IG: @coiavalls
Writer & Actress

Coia Valls

Born in Sant Boi de Llobregat in 1960 and currently based in Granollers, he teaches courses and gives lectures throughout Spain and Latin America. He develops his therapeutic and training work at Kairós Instituto, a centre he co-founded with Núria Molina. He is also co-creator of Espacio Sinàptic, now Emprendedores Existenciales, an organisation dedicated to research and training in self-knowledge. A psychology graduate, he has specialised in communication and in processes of self-knowledge and psycho-spiritual development.

IG: @xavierguix
Writer & Psychologist

Xavier Guix

How It Works

  1. Choose Your Mentor
    Browse our mentor profiles to discover the artists and professionals that best fit your needs and practice.

  2. Book Your Session
    Reach out through our coordination team at hello@cansilvestre.com to schedule a session.

  3. Grow Your Practice
    Use your mentorship time to experiment, refine, question, and evolve.

*These sessions are booked independently from the residency. Fees vary depending on mentor, time, and format.