This project consists of a sequence of nine illustrations inspired by the works of some of the most remarkable voices in Portuguese poetry and literature. Drawing from the words of Carlos Mota de Oliveira, Fernando Pessoa, José Gomes Ferreira, Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen, Egito Gonçalves, Mário Henrique Leiria, Luiz Pacheco, Ana Hatherly, Herberto Helder, Rui Reininho, Adília Lopes, Rui Zink, Nuno Artur Silva, Manuel João Vieira, José Carlos Barros, António Amaral Tavares, Luís Afonso, Luís Filipe Parrado, Manuel de Freitas, Henrique Manuel Bento Fialho, Renata Correia Botelho, Cláudia Lucas Chéu, Ricardo Marques, Andreia C. Faria, Francisca Camelo, and Francisca Bartilotti, the illustrations do not merely translate these poetic works into image. Instead, they follow their own visual narrative—one that emerges from the essence and atmosphere of the poetry, yet weaves a new story, independent but deeply intertwined with the literary inspiration.

Created using gouache on 300g Arches paper, these illustrations were projected during the poetic soirée Quintas de Leitura – O Poema Foi ao Médico dos Olhos, held on October 24, 2024, at Teatro do Campo Alegre. The event brought together an extraordinary lineup of poets, musicians, and performers, transforming words into an immersive sensory experience.

A heartfelt thank you to João Gesta for the invitation to be part of this unforgettable night, alongside João Pedro George, Larie, Margarida Monteny, JP Simões, Raúl da Costa, Rui Spranger, Mia Tomé, Isaque Ferreira, and Sandra Salomé.

I developed the illustrations for a website that was later published as a book, featuring original arguments for films that don’t yet exist—except on paper. Through my illustrations, I bring these cinematic worlds to life, visually interpreting stories crafted by various screenwriters. Each piece captures the essence, mood, and atmosphere of these imagined films, offering a glimpse into narratives waiting to unfold on the big screen.

This project bridges the gap between literature and cinema, inviting audiences to experience the magic of storytelling through both words and images.

This project consists of a sequence of ten illustrations created for Quintas de Leitura – O Poeta é um Lampejo na Escuridão das Noites, a night dedicated to poetry, performance, and artistic fusion.

Inspired by the words of poets such as Alberto Pimenta, Alexandre O’Neill, Ana Luísa Amaral, Ana Paula Inácio, Bénédicte Houart, Daniel Maia-Pinto Rodrigues, Eugénio de Andrade, Fernando Assis Pacheco, José Gomes Ferreira, Mário Cesariny, Mário-Henrique Leiria, Miguel Martins, Natália Correia, Paulo José Miranda, and Raquel Nobre Guerra, the illustrations form a visual sequence that does not merely interpret the poems but weaves a new, parallel narrative—one that captures the essence, rhythm, and contrasts of the evening’s poetic selection.

Throughout the night, the audience was guided through a rich poetic journey by Cristiana Sabino, Idalinda Fitas, Manuela Gomes, António Domingos, and Jorge Pereira, with Sandra Salomé orchestrating the event through a carefully curated poetic menu. Music by Filho da Mãe, Bia Maria, and Valter Lobo, illusionism by Daniel Guedes, and pole dancing by Melina Mayumi added layers of movement, sound, and mystery to the performance.

It’s always a pleasure to collaborate with Teatro Municipal do Porto—a space where poetry, music, and visual arts intertwine. A huge thank you to João Gesta for the invitation to bring my illustrations into this unforgettable night.