Born in Lisbon in 1960

With a degree in Medicine and a career spanning almost 30 years in the Pharmaceutical Industry she has always maintained a strong connection with the arts. Drawing, embroidery, painting and music have been part of her life for as long as she can remember.

In 2019, she decided to embrace a significant life change and pursue her longstanding creative interests by studying Interior Design at Cascais School of Arts and Design. It was there that she discovered the world of textiles, opening the door to a new artistic journey.

Her artistic practice began in 2022, when she first explored the tapestry technique known as Woven Frames. Although the name may be unfamiliar to many, the technique is rooted in a traditional craft widely recognised through the woven rope seats of chairs and benches, found across cultures and generations.

What began as an exploration of this traditional technique gradually evolved into a journey of self-discovery and artistic expression. Over the years, she has sought to develop her own distinctive aesthetic, challenging conventional applications and transforming a traditional craft into a contemporary art form. Her work has received several awards and honourable mentions in international competitions, and she was selected as a finalist in the inaugural edition of the Manuel Cargaleiro Awards (2026), marking an important milestone in her artistic development.

Driven by her passion for Architecture, Geometry and Colour, she draws inspiration from the knowledge and sensibility acquired during her Interior Design studies. Concepts such as depth, perspective, proportion and spatial perception, traditionally associated with three-dimensional spaces, are translated into the two-dimensional surface of her woven frames. This interplay between geometry, colour and visual perception is a defining characteristic of her work.

Always attentive to the world around her, she is constantly seeking new perspectives to reinterpret and translate into her compositions, whether encountered in everyday life, in architecture or through photography. Nature and urban landscapes are inexhaustible sources of inspiration, influencing both her choice of materials and her colour palettes.

Her artistic language is guided by a desire to create balance, harmony and visual serenity. Through the interplay of lines, textures, shapes and colours, she aims to convey a sense of order, calm and tranquillity, while above all celebrating aesthetic beauty.

Materials are an essential part of her creative process. Whenever possible, she favours Portuguese brands committed to responsible and sustainable production, as well as 100% natural fibres. Cotton yarns are her preferred choice, particularly single-twist yarns, cords and braided fibres, complemented by jute, and linen.

Through this practice, she brings together tradition and contemporary design, craftsmanship and artistic exploration, creating woven compositions that invite the viewer to discover new ways of seeing familiar forms.