Cristina Maya Caetano is a distinguished Portuguese artist, born in Angola and having spent formative years in Mozambique, who now divides her time between Aveiro and Pinhel, Portugal. Her work reflects a rich and diverse background, which includes extensive professional experience ranging from teaching to urban planning. Caetano's artistic practice encompasses writing, visual art, illustration, and poetry. Her deep love for storytelling manifests in her preferred subjects: the wonder of a child's imagination and the complexities of human emotion. Fairy tales, poetry, children’s stories, and novels are woven into her artistic tapestry, with painting and illustration emerging organically from her written narratives. She is known for creating oil paintings inspired by her poems. Caetano is an award-winning painter, recognized for her technical craft and conceptual depth, and her art has graced numerous prestigious exhibitions globally, spanning countries such as Spain, Germany, France, Italy, and the USA. Her work is also featured in international art magazines and specialized books. In 2024 and 2025, she serves as a judge for the international exhibition "Language of Co-existence, Art" in South Korea.
Instagram: @CristinaMayaCaetano
Website: https://cristina-maya-caetano.com
Cristina Maya Caetano is a distinguished Portuguese artist, born in Angola and having spent formative years in Mozambique, who now divides her time between Aveiro and Pinhel, Portugal. Her work reflects a rich and diverse background, which includes extensive professional experience ranging from teaching to urban planning. Caetano's artistic practice encompasses writing, visual art, illustration, and poetry. Her deep love for storytelling manifests in her preferred subjects: the wonder of a child's imagination and the complexities of human emotion. Fairy tales, poetry, children’s stories, and novels are woven into her artistic tapestry, with painting and illustration emerging organically from her written narratives. She is known for creating oil paintings inspired by her poems. Caetano is an award-winning painter, recognized for her technical craft and conceptual depth, and her art has graced numerous prestigious exhibitions globally, spanning countries such as Spain, Germany, France, Italy, and the USA. Her work is also featured in international art magazines and specialized books. In 2024 and 2025, she serves as a judge for the international exhibition "Language of Co-existence, Art" in South Korea.
Instagram: @CristinaMayaCaetano
Website: https://cristina-maya-caetano.com
