Djanira Da Motta E Silva

Djanira da Motta e Silva (1914-1979) was a renowned Brazilian painter, drawer, illustrator, and scenographer. Born in Avaré, São Paulo, she moved to various locations during her childhood. In 1939, after contracting tuberculosis, she began drawing while interned at a sanatorium. Later, she moved to Rio de Janeiro, where she engaged with the local artistic circle and began studying art formally.

Djanira made a significant impact on Brazilian art, participating in several major exhibitions and gaining recognition for her unique work that often explored Brazilian cultural and religious themes. She was responsible for important murals in both public and private settings, including one for Jorge Amado's house. Her work "Sant'Ana de Pé" is part of the Vatican Museum's collection, standing out as one of the major Brazilian artists represented internationally.

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