Silvana D'Mikos, a Uruguayan-American multimedia artist, draws inspiration from her upbringing with activist parents who opposed Uruguay's military coup and her subsequent immigration to Brazil and the United States. Her art is a unique fusion of creativity and reality, delving into the convergence of the environment with politics, immigration, and social inequality. She creates impactful interactive pieces, documentaries, animations, installations, and sculptures that aim to drive social and political change. Notable works include "What Your Taxes Pay For," an interactive exploration of the war in Gaza and American economic involvement, and the documentary animation "Under The Skin," which highlights the experiences of unaccompanied migrant children in US detention facilities. This film has received international praise and won the Spotlight Gold Award for being one of the best independent films of 2020. D'Mikos has a Master of Fine Arts in film from Hunter College in New York City. She also earned a diploma in curatorial practices from Magasin Des Horizon National Center in Grenoble, France, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Her work has been exhibited internationally, and she is recognized for her talent and dedication.