I crafted this butterfly automaton as a gift for a friend who inspires me. The wings, made from handmade paper, mimic nature’s beauty, while a twig forms the body. Old guitar strings bring it to life—a nod to transformation and resilience. Every detail tells a story, from its fluttering wings to its organic materials. Here’s to friends, creativity, and the little things that make us smile!

#ButterflyAutomaton #NatureInspiredArt #Upcycling #HandmadeGift #OutOfTheBoxDoodles

Impermanence, 2018

A permanent birch plywood installation at Fortaleza de Sagres. Impermanence explores solidity and transformation, tracing a cube’s metamorphosis into a bird—earth to ephemeral freedom. Inspired by Sagres, where land meets sea and sky, the forms spiral upward, symbolizing the pull toward the unknown.

#Impermanence #FortalezaDeSagres #TransformationArt #Sculpture #EphemeralArt #ArtAndNature #SagresArt

Graciosa, a Baleia Vaidosa - Educational Storytelling Kit, 2020

I designed an educational kit for the Alcobaça Municipal Library to bring Sofia Quaresma’s Graciosa, the Vain Whale to life. The story follows a vain humpback whale navigating plastic-filled seas, raising awareness of ocean pollution. The kit includes a script and a magnetic theatre backdrop that unfolds with the tale, creating an interactive storytelling experience.

#storytelling #oceanpollution #graciosathewhale

In 2013, I created a playful and colorful screenprint series featuring animals from a children's book project that never made it to publication. This limited edition of 28 hand-printed pieces includes this illustration of an elephant. Each screenprint uses three vibrant, warm tones printed on 100% cotton paper, handmade from reclaimed fabric scraps. All prints are signed and numbered.

#screenprint #handmadeprint #limitededition #animalart #illustration #elephantart #giraffeart #artforkids

In 2013, I created a playful and colorful screenprint series featuring animals from a children's book project that never made it to publication. This limited edition of 28 hand-printed pieces includes this illustration of a giraffe. Each screenprint uses three vibrant, warm tones printed on 100% cotton paper, handmade from reclaimed fabric scraps. All prints are signed and numbered.

#Screenprint #HandmadePrint #LimitedEdition #AnimalArt #Illustration #ElephantArt #GiraffeArt #ArtForKids

O Primeiro Livro - The Very First book, 2013, The Very First Book is more than just a handcrafted object—it's a tribute to the book itself, driven by my deep love for this timeless medium. t was entirely handmade at the Qual Albatroz workshop, from concept and screen printing to the final binding. I used handmade cotton paper, making each copy a unique, tangible experience.

#HandcraftedBook #TheFirstBook #ScreenPrinting #SustainableArt #CottonPaper #LimitedEdition #CreativeProcess #BookDesign

Screen printed postcards - The Air 2020: Four birds are depicted with a stylised realism, in a lively and vibrant setting. The minimalist design plays with light and shadow, awakening in us the desire to explore the countryside and learn more about the species represented: the white wagtail, long-tailed tit, black-crowned night heron, and European robin.

#ScreenPrinting #BirdIllustration #ArtPostcards #HandcraftedArt #WildlifeArt #BirdLovers #CreativeProcess #LimitedEditionArt