Mafalda D'Eça, Professional Visual Artist

MAFALDA D’EÇA
Born in Vera Cruz, Aveiro, Portugal.
Graduated in Painting and Sculpture at the School of Arts and Design Caldas da Rainha in 1993.

Attended the Foundation Ricardo do Espírito Santo Silva (1993-94), specializing in restoration (carvings, furniture, gilding, religious images, porcelain, glass, terracotta, painting and sculpture) and the National Society of Fine Arts, Lisbon (1998-2000), in the area of drawing and painting.

She participated in over 270 individual and collective exhibitions, both national and international.

Currently, is represented in collections in several countries (Portugal, Spain, Angola, Mozambique, South Africa, E.U.A, Italy, Australia, France, Holland, Brazil, Moldavia, Ukraine, India and Russia).

She was a visual arts and restoration teacher as well as Director and Coordinator of “Galeria de Arte Mafalda D’Eça” (Owner) ,“ArtEmotion Gallery” and “World Legend Auctioneer”.

She received an Honorable Mention at the following events: “Estoril Summer Fun”(C.C.E), “Mértolarte” (Casa das Artes Mário Elias), “2016 Innovation Award” (MAC Gallery), Sculpture Award at X Bienal Salão das Artes da Vidigueira.

Moreover, is represented in the book “Quotation of Portuguese artists in auction”,

illustrated several poetry, children’s and art books, elaborated and executed a collection of selection and reserve wine labels for national and international trading, (marketed in over 1900 shops) and executed a serigraphy entitled “Dancing” in partnership with the Portuguese Printmaking Centre.

Supports humanitarian and solidarity causes, having organized several solidarity exhibitions at national and international level.

Businesswoman, Gallerist, Investor, Decorator.

She has been active in art, antiques and restoration for twenty years.