Born in Lisbon in 1937, this artist attended the António Arroio School of Decorative Arts. From 1964 to 1979, they were a member of the Portuguese Cooperative Society of Engravers. With a passion for painting, they received a scholarship from the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation.
Throughout their career, this artist worked in decoration, advertising, and graphic arts as an illustrator. They were actively involved in the advertising and editorial fields, creating book and magazine covers, and holding positions as art and production directors in various publishing companies. They also collaborated as an illustrator for newspapers and magazines. In addition, they organized and taught drawing courses. They were part of the Organizing Committee for the Commemorations of Fernando Pessoa and were a founding and governing member of the Portuguese Cultural Institute in Caracas. They returned to Portugal in 1992, continuing their work as a painter and graphic designer.
Since 1963, this artist has held numerous collective and solo exhibitions of drawing and painting in Portugal, Angola, Venezuela, Spain, and Brazil. They were selected to be part of the “Collection D” by the National Press, a collection dedicated to Portuguese designers from various generations, with a focus on contemporary creators. They have received several awards in Portugal, Angola, and Venezuela. Their work is represented in museums and private collections.
