Paulo Monteiro
Portugal , 1963
Christening of an Artisan Fishing Boat
Ilha de São Miguel, Açores, Portugal,
1998
A fotografia foi captada momentos após a cerimónia de batismo de um barco de pesca artesanal, um ritual propiciatório, que tem lugar antes de o barco ser lançado à água.
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Three farm workers and an old green van waiting to hear about the day's goal. The open doors suggest a curtain, and for a moment each of the women seems to disconnect from everyday life, turning their gaze to infinite.
In its apparent calm, this image reveals a riot of primary colors and anticipates the exciting coming moments, when these workers will be immersed in the green of the fields.
In its apparent calm, this image reveals a riot of primary colors and anticipates the exciting coming moments, when these workers will be immersed in the green of the fields.
Photographer: Paulo Monteiro
Title: Baptismo de um barco de pesca artesanal
Serie: Açores Profundos
Location: Ilha de São Miguel, Açores, Portugal
Year of work: 1998
Technique: Analog
Condition: New
Signature: Signed
Certificate of authenticity: Included
Frame: Not Included
Shipped from: Portugal
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| Support | Dimension | Rarity | Edition | Availability | Price |
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| Fine Art Giclée Print | S | 40x60 cm | 15,7x23,6 in | Edition of 30 | Limited Edition |
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Paulo Monteiro
Portugal | 1963
Originally from the island of São Miguel, Azores, Paulo Monteiro has, since 1985, developed a photographic career deeply rooted in the attentive observation of the land and its lived experiences. A self‑taught photographer, he has shaped his vision through persistent practice and continuous study, taking part in portfolio reviews and training sessions with Magnum agency photographers – experiences that have refined both his technical precision and his distinctive artistic voice.
His work is defined by long‑term projects that explore diverse yet interconnected themes, united by a documentary and poetic sensitivity: popular religiosity and profane festivities; landscape and nature; the world of labour and the ways in which it shapes communities. In each series, Monteiro seeks to create an almost organic connection with his subjects, revealing life’s textures, everyday gestures, and symbols that define identity.
His photographs have been exhibited and published both in Portugal and abroad, consolidating a trajectory that blends memory, culture, and critical observation. His practice goes beyond simply recording the visible; it proposes silent, open narratives in which the viewer is invited to reflect on social and environmental transformations – always rooted in the Azorean heritage that inspires him.
Photo by Teresa Botelho