Originally from Brazil, Valéria has drawn her inspiration mainly from the natural world, which surrounded her in her home country. Trained as an architect, she later developed a passion for porcelain, the primary material for her work. According to the artist, this material has the smoothness and the malleability she needs to create new shapes, manipulating it to appear in some cases defiantly.

Valéria’s work carries references to both architectural and botanical forms. She has always been fascinated with repetitive sequencing, combining separate elements to form a cohesive group.

Over the years, Valéria’s work has come to focus on large-scale installations. Her background as an architect has contributed to creating artworks that blend into the environment, complementing the space.

Since 1999, Valéria has lived and worked in London. She has exhibited her work in museums like Victoria & Albert and was commissioned by brands like Tiffany & Co, Bucherer, and Escada. Valéria’s installations can also be seen at Spring restaurant, at the Somerset House in London, and in hotels like the Four Seasons Washington and Marina Bay Sands in Singapore.