Choose a mood and the room itself answers — the light cools or warms, the air changes pace, and only the works that carry that feeling step forward from the dark. Everything else recedes into shadow.
Early Life and Education Birth and Origins: Edith Behring was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on January 17, 1916. Artistic Training: She received foundational training in drawing and painting from the renowned Brazilian artist Candido Portinari. This mentorship significantly influenced her early artistic development. Formal Education: Behring pursued formal art education, earning a degree in Art Education from the Universidade do D
istrito Federal. This academic background complemented her practical studio training. Career Development and Influences Early Teaching Experience: From 1944 to 1950, Behring lived in Belo Horizonte where she taught drawing at the Escola Guignard. This period exposed her to diverse artistic currents. Continued Studies: Upon returning to Rio de Janeiro, she furthered her studies with Axl Leskoschek and Carlos Oswald at the Fundação…
