Bio

João Jesus

Sculptor, self-taught, inventor

With a diverse professional background in areas such as catering, mechanics, satellite system installation and naval repair. In 2017, he began small artistic projects on the balcony of his home, using cutlery (forks and spoons) and used motorcycle and bicycle parts. Since 2020, he has been operating in a larger space that allows him to create large-scale works. His work focuses on transforming discarded metals and mechanical components into intricate sculptures, predominantly linked to marine themes (seahorses, octopuses, tuna), but also covering other figures and subjects. His practice is deeply rooted in sustainability, using 100% recycled materials (excluding welding and finishing consumables).

Education

• Electrical Engineering: Portuguese Navy (technical training, without practising the profession).

Notable Public Works

• 2025: “Overseas Combatant” – 180cm sculpture commissioned by the Municipality of Albufeira (next to Modelo-Continente).
  
• 2024: “The Tuna” – 7-metre monumental sculpture commissioned by the Municipality of Albufeira (next to INATEL).
  

João Jesus

Professional Summary Self-taught sculptor and inventor with a diverse professional background in restoration, mechanics, satellite systems, and naval repair. In 2017, started making small projects at his home porch using spoons and forks (scorpions, fish, crabs, etc.), and old motorcycle and bicycle parts (trophies, clocks, etc.). In the beginning of 2020, managed to get a larger space that allowed him to start creating larger pieces. His artwork is mainly related to the sea (seahorses, octopuses, tuna, and other fish) but other pieces depict other animals and other themes, converting discarded metal and mechanical parts into intricate sculptures. His work is deeply rooted in sustainability, using 100% recycled materials (excluding welding and finishing products).

Education

• Electrical Engineering: Portuguese Navy (technical training; never practiced).
  

Key Public Artworks

• 2025: “Overseas Combatant” – 180cm sculpture commissioned by the Municipality of Albufeira.
  

2024:“The Tuna” – 7-metre monumental sculpture commissioned by the Municipality of Albufeira.

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