English Version | Nostalgia

06 Jun 2024
By Esteban G Villanueva

From Portugal With Love

Find yourself as you let your soul become one with the wonders of the southern landscapes of the old continent. In the land of sun and warmth, we all give into the luxury of a sun-kissed skin and a golden glow, touched by the hand of the artist, who one azulejo at a time built societies and history and who even in its deepest moments of introspection managed to make from the saddest of feelings a thing of art that he himself and others could enjoy.

Artisanal touch

Take a page from the artist’s book and don't be afraid to mix and match with color, texture, and style. In a world that has made gods out of the minimal and the beige, challenge the ordinary, embrace the different, and express yourself through the use of color, bold accents, sun-kissed applications, and the breaking of norms as a trend, not just a concept.

Feeling Fado

To the tune of the guitarra and the viola, take control of the feelings of nostalgia and melancholy. While we may long for more from this world, feeling lost and alone in a universe that isn’t ours, and experiencing nostalgia for a life yet to be lived, we embrace the emotion and find peace and care within ourselves. Always remember to love ourselves as we wash away the memories of a life that was and return to the earth we came from, all to achieve a good night’s sleep.

Under the same sky

Feel the warmth of the sun caress your skin and transform you into a golden deity of a past life. It’s all about the bronzed, golden, dewy complexion that reflects light, morphing us back into the beings of ichor we were destined to become. Embrace the shine, the glisten, and the light. This might as well be the skin of a goddess, an angel, or a killer.

Originally published in From Portugal With Love, from June 2024. Full stories and credits are in the printed version.