"Fascinated by the sedimentary rock's property of joining with water, I have been dedicating my passion to growing a distinctive technique of putting fragments together and making natural colorful art objects."
Born in Lagoa da Prata, Minas Gerais, Brazil, the artist is a self-taught sculptor whose work has centered on argillite—a rare, naturally pigmented sedimentary rock—since 2003. Drawn to the material's vivid internal coloration and unique interaction with water, he has spent more than two decades developing an entirely original process that transforms raw mineral fragments into sculptural objects of remarkable depth and permanence.
After earning a degree in Psychology in 2010, he continued to refine a practice informed by both material experimentation and an enduring interest in creativity, perception, and human expression. Through years of research, testing, and observation, he overcame the inherent fragility of argillite by developing proprietary methods that combine fragments, mineral powders, water, and specialized resin treatments. These innovations preserve the stone's natural beauty while dramatically increasing its structural integrity, allowing the material to be shaped into durable works that retain the rich chromatic qualities of the original rock.
His practice is rooted in an ongoing dialogue with the material itself. Rather than carving solid blocks alone, he assembles and reconstitutes naturally occurring mineral fragments into new forms, expanding the possibilities of what sedimentary stone can become. The resulting works occupy a space between sculpture, geology, and design, revealing patterns and colors that have existed within the earth for millions of years but are rarely encountered in finished objects.
Today, his work continues to push the boundaries of natural stone as an artistic medium, introducing collectors and audiences to the overlooked beauty of sedimentary miner.