I'm an artist, designer, artisan. I'm a nomad, world bridge - I was born in Portugal but for 20 years I've made my home in Asia, India , Australia , South America , I love to paint, to sew, create and connect with the unknown. I currently own a fashion label called The White Raven . With that – The White Raven: A it's a symbol of magic, invoking journeys across distant lands. Each creation honours the past whilst designing the future with timeless silhouettes. It is a project grounded in all things heart, a language of dreams that speaks through shapes, colorways, and symbols. Poetry in textiles. emerged from my nomadic travels across Asia and beyond as a way to express my creativity and free-spirited nature.
HOW DO YOU EMBRACE DIVERSITY AND/OR UNCONVENTIONALITY?
I'm continually in search of new adventures , I have always felt I didn't quite fit in where I was born but that I was a citizen of the world, I express it trough art , fashion and different ways to travel immersing deeply into new cultures and experiences.
HOW DO YOU EXPRESS YOURSELF CREATIVELY?
I express it trough art, fashion, painting and design.
HOW DO YOU THINK YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE TO THE COMMUNITY? WHAT DO YOU FEEL YOU ARE AN EXPERT IN AND COULD GIVE ADVICE TO THE COMMUNITY ON?
As a nomadic artist, designer, and artisan, my expertise lies in bridging worlds—bringing the magic and stories of distant lands into tangible forms. Having lived across Asia, India, Australia, and South America, I've crafted a unique perspective rooted in diverse cultures and aesthetics. My fashion label, The White Raven, embodies this spirit, offering creations that honor the past while envisioning the future. Each piece is a testament to heart-led artistry, weaving symbols, shapes, and colorways to speak a language of dreams. I believe my journey can inspire a community of like-minded visionaries. I aim to share insights on honoring cultural depth, embracing creative freedom, and creating fashion that transcends trends—a language that resonates with the soul beyond style.
SHARE A VERY VALUABLE INSIGHT YOU DERIVE FROM YOUR PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE WITH THE WORLD: