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Community-Focused Art Residency

Aldeia da Penina, Loulé.
An immersive journey translating local experience into public art.

Artists collaborating and creating during a community art project.
Final artwork displayed in a street exhibition.
Detailed view of a finished collage.
Finished collage with intricate details and thoughtful composition.
Zoomed-in view of a completed collage, revealing intricate layers and mixed materials.
Close-up of a completed collage, highlighting textures and layers.

Immersive Community Research Inspiring Art

From March to June 2024, I participated in an Art Residency in Penina, Benafim, Loulé. I focused on close, research-based engagement with the local community. By observing daily routines, listening to personal stories, and documenting traditions through photography and video, I explored the evolving realities of village life. This immersive research informed the creation of a street exhibition, which opened on June 22nd during the summer festivities, translating collective experiences and shared narratives into tangible artworks.

This residency was part of the cultural programs of the Loulé Municipal Galleries and the Algarvensis Geopark.

De março a junho de 2024, participei numa Residência Artística em Penina, Benafim, Loulé. Foquei-me num envolvimento próximo e baseado em pesquisa com a comunidade local. Ao observar rotinas diárias, ouvir histórias pessoais e documentar tradições através de fotografia e vídeo, explorei as realidades em evolução da vida na aldeia. Esta investigação imersiva informou a criação de uma exposição de rua, inaugurada a 22 de junho durante as festividades de verão, que traduz experiências coletivas e narrativas partilhadas em obras de arte tangíveis.

Esta residência integrou os programas culturais das Galerias Municipais de Loulé e do Geopark Algarvensis.

Colorful mural showcasing community-inspired illustrations.
Public display of collaborative art in an urban space.
Artistic composition presented in a public space.
Collage artwork exhibited in the streets of Penina village.

Immersing in the everyday life of Penina’s people, this project transformed local stories and traditions into art. The resulting street exhibition celebrates the village through images and moments captured directly from its residents’ lives.

Art Residency: Process in Penina

Creative experimentation and collaboration in progress.

Community engaging in artistic activity.
Artist with a participant.
Natural scenery near Penina, capturing the environment that inspired the artworks.
People having a conversation in a public space.

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