Stalleikem

"I was born in Niteroi, near Rio de Janeiro, and have painted since I was six. I was motivated by my neighbor who is a painter at the Escola Fluminense de Belas Artes, where I took my first art class at 15. Later I took courses at Parque Lage. When I first started to paint, I did academic paintings; later, I moved on to figures and today my paintings are primarily abstract. I also do sculptures in gypsum, clay, wood and glass, all of which are influenced by architecture, my area of specialization in school. <br><br> "I paint with oil but prefer acrylics because they dry faster so I can see the results sooner. I like lots of color and light contrasts. <br><br> "In 2000, I showed my work in Lisbon, Portugal. Being with Novica means having the possibility to show my work to the world without cost to me and without waiting for international shows. I want to have an international audience so that I can speak about Brazil and tell of my life experiences around the world. <br><br> "My family has motivated me a lot, as well as my neighbor who is now quite old and with whom I like to exchange ideas on art. In my leisure time, I paint and read about art and architecture. Describing myself in just a few words, I'd say that I'm inquisitive, a quality that has always helped me to pursue my goals."