- acho que fazemos sempre o mesmo desenho, ele é que se multiplica
Charcoal on artesanal paper
32 x 42 cm

Series of drawings and etchings produced as part of the master's thesis project A prática como intervalo absoluto. Tapas, the transliteration from the sanscript word that refers to discipline, as a subject and theme of contemplation, focus point and seeding; Fire, as an image that translates a continuous renovation, an idea of transformation that refers to a purifying and generator force.

Untitled (tapas), colored copper matrix
Untitled (Tapas)
Aquatint on cotton paper
22,8 x 32,7 cm
Photo credits: Dinis Santos

Tapas is the sanscript word that can be translated as “fire, discipline" – fire as the motivation and motor force of a practice to be guided by a complete dedication and surrender throughout time.


Images are drawn, visible between light and shadow. A fire pit seen through a glimpse of unorganized configurations, ethereal and undefined - darkness and miror.

Untitled (Tapas)
Aquatint on rice paper, mounted on aquatint on cotton paper
22,8 x 32,7 cm ; 13,5 x 23 cm
Reservas (Tapas)
Monoprint and aquatint on cotton paper
26,2 x 32,5 ; print area 13,5 x 23 cm
Photo: Dinis Santos
Reservas (Tapas)
Aquatint on yellow rice paper
Photo: Dinis Santos