"I was born in Minas Gerais in 1957. Even as a child, I showed a vocation for drawing, portraying picturesque situations of everyday life, civic events and scenes from my father's store. I worked and studied in Rio de Janeiro in the Society of Fine Arts.

"In 1984, I decided to return to my home town where I still live today. I set up my workshop, where I painted some pictures. One day I found myself observing a craft object from the region made of wood and I tried to make something similar. I perceived my ability in molding the material and I ventured into sculpting in papier maché. It was a success. I then adapted the technique to ...

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