About the artist:

Jaimendes was born on September 9, 1939 in Criciuma, in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. He studies at the São Leopoldo Boarding School. At a very young age, Jaimendes discovered that the loved to draw and he recived all the prizes that were awarded in the categories of drawing and painting. He completed his college studies in Rio de Janeiro in graphic design in which he excelled. He succeeded in the field of graphic design at the various advertising firms where he worked in Rio and São Paulo. Expositions Atellier Gian Franco-Roneca 1983 Casa de Portugal 1984 Hotel Othon Palace (Rio de Janeiro)1984 Hotel Nacional (Rio de Janeiro)1984 Galerias de Arte Borghese (Rio de Janeiro) 1985 Collections in Miami and London 1986 -1988 Hotel Intercontinental (Miami) 1993 -1998 Hotel Carlton (Cannes) 1996 - 1998 Art International (Miami) 1998 Art International (London) 1999 Galerie D'Art Bella (Milan) 1999 Contemporary Art Festival (Spain) 1999 Contemporary Art Festival (Cannes) 1999 Contemporary Art Festival (Milan) Galeria Nova Imagem (Lisboa)