The exhibition, which brings together a collection of drawing works marked by technical rigor, realism, and a strong emotional dimension, was inaugurated on November 2nd. The opening session was attended by the Vice-President of the Arganil Municipal Council, Paula Dinis, who introduced the artist and highlighted the quality of his work, especially considering his self-taught background.
José Ferreira, originally from the municipality of Vila Nova de Poiares, shared his journey in drawing, defining himself as «a self-taught artist whose work is born from pure emotion and intimate realism». The artist aims for each stroke to go beyond precision, capturing stories and feelings.
Ferreira revealed that he rediscovered drawing as a form of expression in 2023, following the loss of his godparents, transforming emotions such as pain, faith, and love into works that seek to create connections with the viewer.
As a gesture of gratitude, José Ferreira presented the Arganil Municipal Library with a hyperrealistic portrait of Miguel Torga, the institution's patron.
The exhibition «Para Além do Visível» can be visited at the Arganil Municipal Library until November 30th.
