Her life-long interest in images and technology has developed over the years, evolving from traditional black and white photography to new media art. She was born in São Paulo, Brazil and has lived in the United States since 1996. She holds a M.F.A. in graphic design and a M.A. in contemporary art history from Louisiana State University. She currently lives in Delray Beach, Florida and teaches graphic design at Florida Atlantic University, in Boca Raton.