“The Skin of Ruins” delves into the intersection between human fragility and the beauty of abandoned architectural structures. Inspired by ruined buildings, it explores how time and nature transform what was once solid into a place filled with stories and emotions. Just as ruins hold the memories of a past life, we, as human beings, carry our own marks, unique narratives that reveal our experiences. This theme is a poetic reflection on the vulnerability and resilience that coexist in each of us and in the structures we inhabit. It is precisely in this process of wear and tear that a unique and authentic beauty resides.

Developed by

Mónica Melo

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