I was born and raised in Angola, a country located in southwest Africa. During my early years, I had the opportunity to learn and study two essential perspectives of my diverse cultural background which are now unfolding in creative activity. Folklore and mythologies were two of the most important and an essentials element in young people lives, considering the theoretical and political development of our culture. Due to the evolution of this development, some of the pure and original traditions are slowly fading out because of western influences.

               My artwork depicts vividly stereotype issues, Post Colonial Discourse, Myth, ethnicity, politics and other genres. I meticulously combine both art forms that I learnt in Africa and in America. By means of this fusion of art forms, I was able to create work that conveys stories of my birth place and my stay in the California.

In conclusion, Angola is a very dynamic and culturally rich country filled with unexplored territories and history. These unknown territories and traditions in their entirety will disappear with the rapid expansion of American and European influence. There are still many misconceptions shared between Africa and the United States. I believe by exchanging ideas and information those misconceptions may change into knowledge.