Scenes from the month at Obras Art.
Edward Burtynsky referred to extraction processes as “reverse architecture,” an apt term for what’s depicted at the marble quarries.
Quinta da Regaleira - Sintra
Daytrip to Sintra and the footpaths, tunnels, and grottoes of António Augusto Carvalho Monteiro.
Belém
I always imagined autumn could look like this.
Repurposed glass bottles are a recurring theme…
LISBON, PORTUGAL
Sónia graciously carted me around her town for a few days before my very first artist residency commenced in the countryside at Obras Art. Since this was before Lisbon became the turmeric latte of travel destinations, I was stunned by streets paved with marble, terracotta rooftops, and golden sunsets, as if I’d not even seen a photo of the place before.
A romance with palm trees begins.
