“TIKI” Reveals the Sculptural Singularity of Jorge Espanha in an Exhibition Showcase.

By shaping industrial steel into forms inspired by ancestral figures, Jorge Espanha creates a dialogue between spiritual memory and urban modernity. This is the central theme of the artist’s upcoming exhibition, which will be on display in the Multipurpose Hall of the Municipal Library throughout November.

Part of the “Our Artists” exhibition cycle, the showcase features a collection of highly expressive works and will open on Tuesday, 3 November, at 5:30 p.m.

The exhibition presents the “TIKI” series, a collection of steel sculptures that offers a contemporary interpretation of the ancestral figures of Polynesian culture, traditionally carved in wood or stone.

The son of Portuguese emigrants, Jorge dos Reis Espanha was born and raised in France, where he trained in metalworking and developed his expertise in steel fabrication techniques. Having chosen Chaves as his place of residence, he drew inspiration from his experiences in Tahiti and the culture of French Polynesia to create the “TIKI” series.

The exhibition is part of the “Our Artists” programme, a municipal initiative aimed at promoting artists connected to the municipality and the region, celebrating artistic diversity, and bringing the community closer to a wide range of cultural expressions.