Gabriela Villalba is a Venezuelan-born photographer dedicated to
documentary portraiture, behind-the-scenes, and artistic photography.
Based in Australia since 2013, her lens has captured much of the
cultural essence of Sydney's Northern Beaches.
During the COVID-19 lockdowns in 2020, Gabby turned her focus
inward, creating images that convey a more personal and emotional
narrative through photographic hybrids, self-portraits, and collages.
A finalist in the 2024 Northern Beaches Environmental Art & Design
Prize, Gabby's work reflects a deep interest in self-awareness and
environmental care. She primarily combines various photographic
techniques (from camera-less processes to digital methods) along with
recycled materials such as cardboard and vintage paper. In this same
spirit, she creates cyanotypes (a 19th-century technique) printed with
sunlight, crafting new narratives that invite reflection.
Co-founder and lead photographer of Kayapa Creative Studio, Gabby
has also been instrumental in fostering creative communities through
initiatives like La Crème Creative Inc. and Brookvale Arts District (BAD).
Macchiato hosts this gallery and artist directory as a community initiative. All sales are arranged directly with the artist. Macchiato does not take commissions and does not process payments.
