Emotive Visuals
The Brief
A high-contrast digital collage centered on the Portuguese concept of Saudade (a deep longing or melancholy nostalgia). The piece focuses on the emotional experience of Cultural Absence, contrasting the individual's presence with a rich, stylized backdrop of Brazilian flora, fauna, and vivid colors.
The Concept
The Weight of Nostalgia. The composition places a subtly melancholic figure, ready for travel and/or recently returned, against an intensely saturated, almost dream-like frame of native elements (butterflies, tropical birds, fruits). The visual energy and warmth of the background emphasize the absence felt by the figure, creating a tension between the physical distance and the emotional attachment to the vibrant home culture. The overall message is an exploration of memory and the deep connection to one's origins.
