Born in Gulpilhares, Vila Nova de Gaia, in 1942, this artist completed the Complementary Painting Course at E.S.B.A.P. in 1968. Currently, they are part of the Board of Directors of the National Society of Fine Arts. They have held and participated in several exhibitions, with notable individual shows at the National Society of Fine Arts, prefaced by Eurico Gonçalves, Lisbon, 1985; Cooperativa Árvore, prefaced by SÍlvia Chicó, Dr. José Manuel Marques and a Poem by José Jorge Letria, Porto, 1986. They have also participated in collective exhibitions at Galeria Jornal de Notícias, with Emerenciano and António Quadros Ferreira, Porto, 1976; "Grafites", II National Drawing Exhibition of the Cooperativa Árvore - Palácio Cristal, 1985; Vila Nova de Cerveira Biennial, 1986; "The Aesthetic Motif" Exhibition of Visual Arts Organized by the Psychoanalysis Society - The Interest in Beauty and Art - S.N.B.A, 1986; "The 8th International Impact Art Festival 87" - Kyoto City Museum, Japan, 1987; "Stamp" Postal Art Exhibition, Melonne, Belgium, 1988; "The Unavoidable Risk" Jubilee of Prof. Lagoa Henriques, E.S.B.A.L, Lisbon, 1988; "Mail Art Now 89", Matsuyana-City, Japan, 1989. Born in Gulpilhares, Vila Nova de Gaia, in 1942, this artist has a rich background in the arts. They completed the Complementary Painting Course at E.S.B.A.P. in 1968 and are currently a member of the Board of Directors of the National Society of Fine Arts. With a diverse portfolio, they have participated in numerous exhibitions throughout their career. Their individual shows have been held at prestigious venues such as the National Society of Fine Arts in Lisbon and Cooperativa Árvore in Porto. They have also taken part in collective exhibitions both nationally and internationally, showcasing their talent and unique artistic style. From Japan to Belgium, their work has been recognized and displayed at various renowned art events and festivals. Their contributions to the art world have solidified their position as a respected artist in the contemporary