ELA NOVAL, artistic name of Eugénia Valente, was born in Aveiro, in1964.

Graduated in Geography from the University of Porto, she taught for some years. However, fascinated by the family's taste for art and antiques, she became a member of ANTIQUALHA@ in 1988.

The integration of ancient elements of different areas (glass, painting over wood, carved pieces, ornamental tiles) into new wood pieces such as furniture, luminaires, or ornamental pieces, bearing in mind the recycling of true ancient art masterpieces, was a constant trait on the activity of this enterprise , which has always been of great interest to the artist.

Self-taught and with 18 years of experience gained in the enterprise workshop in Porto, in the are a of furniture restoration, with practice and private classes of Painting and Gilding, will exhibit abroad for the first time, using once again materials / ancient pieces, which she wishes to extend In time due to their rare beauty.