After the loss of a close family member and the ability to face the unexpected situation, trauma leads to the search for transforming pain into something good, although it is often difficult to externalise and deepen. The Oásis collection is a metaphor for resilience that arises in the most ‘arid’, difficult environments. It aims to exalt the mind and the ability to adapt in the face of adversity, connecting with the culture of the Bedouins and the life they lead in the desert. ‘What makes the desert beautiful is that somewhere it hides a well.’ This phrase reflects the idea that even in the aridity of the desert, there is hidden hope, beauty, and mystery. The desert is more than an empty space; it is a place where the essential is invisible to our eyes and where the search for meaning comes to life. RESILIENCE and LIFE.

Developed by

Inês Alves de Sousa

Scope

3rd year degree course

Organized by

Alexandra Moura
Ana Margarida Fernandes
Brígida Ribeiros
Carla Mileu
Carla Rodrigues
Cristina Almeida
Joana Góis
Júlia Freire
Magda Mendes
Olga Freixo
Paula Mercedes

Presentation

may 2025