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CARNAÚBA – Marta Ornelas Monteiro

CARNAÚBA

by Marta Ornelas Monteiro

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📦 1 in stock

Size: 66X51CM ORIGINAL PRINTS ON PAPER MOUNTED WITH MATTE BLACK ALUMINUM FRAME WITH MUSEUM GLASS

$250
In the quiet hum of nature, there exists a profound truth—life is not singular, but layered. The unfolding of existence, much like the intricate patterns in the soil, the bark of trees, or the petals of a flower, reveals itself in overlapping depths. These layers, though invisible at times, are always present, woven into the fabric of reality itself. In this body of work, we explore the layers of life—the delicate yet powerful interplay between existence and essence. Life, as it is experienced, is a series of interwoven moments, thoughts, and sensations that accumulate over time, leaving behind subtle traces of our journey. Each experience, like the rings of a tree or the sediment of an ancient riverbed, builds upon what has come before, shaping the contours of our being.
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About the Artist

Born in Lisboa and shaped by a global curiosity, Marta Ornelas Monteiro is an architect turned multidisciplinary artist whose creative journey is grounded in a profound dialogue with nature. While her formal training lies in architecture, her heart has always followed the pulse of the natural world—drawing inspiration from organic forms, raw materials, and the unseen patterns that connect all life. Traveling across continents and ecosystems, she collects not only visual and tactile references, but also fragments of stories carried by landscapes. Her art practice transforms found natural materials into poetic compositions, giving these elements a second life beyond their original context.

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