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I was born in Lisbon, Portugal in 1975. After Portugal and Switzerland I unpacked my bags in France in 1997.

My work is based on a juxtaposition of different materials and techniques (old papers, fabric, acrylics, inks, sewing, transfers …) that validate my ideas and make it happen to others eyes.

My artwork is owned by private collections in France, USA, Australia, New Zeland, UK and the International Museum of Collage, Assemblage and Construction, Fort Worth, Texas, USA.

I live and work near Paris, France.

I love (in no particular order):

Tango dance, cinnamon, butterflies, coriander, cats, watermelon, Christian Lacroix, fado songs, art deco, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, dots, Paris, Marc Jacobs, cameos, Rauschenberg, Holga, old books, lace, waffles, Katie Melua, old objects, lavender, SATC, Erotokritos, read and write, jazz, Christian Boltanski, golden color, Chie Mihara, snow, velvet, Olivier Adam, beige, the sound and smell of the ocean, speculoos, falling leaves, Nat King Cole, Klimt, Patricio Reig, birds, Tim Burton, fashion, poetry, sharon fruit, Feist, vintage jewellery , antique pink, ribbons, flea markets, tea, Eros, Joseph Cornell, Marisa Monte, bows, art  nouveau, blogs, rain, buttercups, grey and red together, Lisbon, old photos and papers, Scandinavian design, words, cabinets de curiosites.

2008:

-1/28 August 2008 - Her Mark - Woman Made Gallery, Chicago, IL, USA

-17/30 April 2008 - Cimaise Baby - Espace Milyeux, Viaduc des arts, 89 avenue Dausmenil, 75012 Paris, France

2007:

-12/25 November 2007 - Voeux d'artistes - Les 111 des arts au Grand Dôme de l'Hôtel Dieu à Lyon, France

-"White on White" exhibition - October 2007, International Museum of Collage, Assemblage and Construction, Fort Worth, texas, USA

-12/7 octobre 2007 Nahcotta gallery, Portsmouth, NH, USA - Enormous Tiny Art Show II

-July/August 2007 CoCA Gallery, Christchurch, New Zeland

-July/August 2007 Borelli Space Gallery, San Diego, USA

-July/March 2007 Percy Thomson Gallery, Stratford, New Zeland

-January 2007 Expressions gallery, Upper Hut, New Zeland

2006:

-November 2006 Artpost Gallery, Hamilton, New Zeland

-17 September 2006 – 6ème Marché de l'Art - L'Isle Adam, France

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