Lamento da Gaivota 

Graça Morais' 'Lamento da Gaivota' presents a scene rendered with expressive lines and a muted palette, evoking a sense of melancholy and introspection. The composition, dominated by the central figure of a man intertwined with a large bird-like form, creates a surreal, dreamlike atmosphere. Morais employs a structural language that challenges conventional representation. The figures, rendered with loose, gestural strokes, appear both vulnerable and ethereal. The juxtaposition of human and animal forms invites a semiotic reading, where the bird could symbolize freedom, the soul, or perhaps a burden. The artwork destabilizes fixed meanings, inviting viewers to contemplate themes of mortality, transformation, and the complex relationship between humanity and nature. The somber tones and ambiguous narrative underscore a sense of existential questioning, characteristic of Morais' broader engagement with the human condition. The fluid lines and layered textures serve not only as aesthetic choices but also as symbolic carriers of emotional and philosophical weight.