The project focusses on the mother archetype. Basing my work on my closest references, I explore common gestures, postures, and characteristics related to time and place. Saving fire for darker days also examines the concept of mother as an element, mother-earth, and mother-nature.

© Maria Oliveira from the series 'Saving fire for darker days'

© Maria Oliveira from the series 'Saving fire for darker days'

© Maria Oliveira from the series 'Saving fire for darker days'

© Maria Oliveira from the series 'Saving fire for darker days'

© Maria Oliveira from the series 'Saving fire for darker days'

© Maria Oliveira from the series 'Saving fire for darker days'

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