Born in Luanda, Angola in 1958, I have lived and worked in many different countries around the world: Angola, Mozambique, Brazil, Timor, Portugal, and the Azores. Currently, I live and work in Germany since 2011. That's how I got to know and appreciate different cultures. These impressions are reflected in my work and my creativity.

In many ways, the motto of my work is "the seemingly unimpressive", the recognition and appreciation of small details that are often overlooked, even considered ugly. But if you place them at the center of attention, they often gain a special aesthetic and beauty, to which I dedicate my artistic attention.