Dialogues with the Soul

"Dialogues with the Soul" by Angolan artist Paulo Formiga is an intimate journey to the heart of the human condition. Through the marker, Formiga invites an exploration of the soul through symbols, gestures and glances.

This series of six works explores subjects that range from euphoria to introspection, from inertia to self-acceptance. Formiga's precise marker technique allows each line to tell its own story, while together they form a broader dialogue about existence.

The use of intricate patterns and textures brings to life a visual narrative that speaks directly to the viewer, evoking universal emotions that reside in each of us. The dramatic contrast of light and shadow not only emphasises the aesthetic beauty of the portraits, but also illuminates the human drama inscribed in each feature.

"Dialogues of the Soul" is an invitation to the public for a reflective experience. Viewers are encouraged to transcend the surface of the canvas, delving into the depths of their own souls. It is a testimony to Formiga's art as a mirror of the intimate, an echo of our joys and anxieties, a hymn to what makes us eternally human.

Formiga guides us on this journey with a sensitivity that both comforts and challenges, leaving an open invitation to introspection and inner dialogue.