Inauguration | 3rd December | 6:30pm
4th to 18th December | Monday to Friday
FBAUL - Faculdade de Belas-Artes da UL | Free Entry
An exploration of inner turmoil, the difficulty of expressing thoughts and the distance between what we show and what we feel.
Through portraits captured using movement and long exposure, identity loses definition. The images are intervened with writing, abstract drawings and oil pastel, creating layers that convey mental noise and emotions that are difficult to express.
SILENCE gives visual form to inner conflict, exploring vulnerability and the idea that external silence does not always reflect inner calm.
Maria Brites is a Portuguese photography student who explores themes related to identity, emotions and the human experience through images. Her work often draws on observation and personal experiences, seeking to transform thoughts and feelings into visual narratives.
She is interested in photographic experimentation and the combination of different techniques, exploring the possibilities of the image as a means of communicating what is not…