Project

Dentro de mim . 2014

- Portugal

An exploration of materiality and space through horsehair thread drawings.

Black and white photo of a white chair on a tiled floor with a person in black and red shoes partially visible behind it.

A framed black and white photograph showing a white chair on a tiled floor. A person dressed in black is partially visible, lying on the floor behind the chair with red shoes.

Story

Dentro de mim . 2014

An exploration of materiality and space through horsehair thread drawings.

Helena Almeida's project, 'Dentro de mim . 2014', delves into the material conditions of the medium by utilizing horsehair thread on paper. This series of drawings transcends traditional representation, transforming the line into an action that defines space. The line serves as an extension of the body, bridging the gap between interior and exterior, and between the pictorial plane and reality. Through minimal and precise gestures, Almeida activates the space, transforming the surface into a dynamic stage where the image becomes a tangible presence.

Design Highlights

  • Utilization of horsehair thread to create lines that define space

  • Transformation of the pictorial plane into a dynamic stage

  • Exploration of the relationship between interior and exterior

  • Minimal and precise gestures that activate space

Key Facts

Aspect Detail
Year 2014
Medium Horsehair thread on paper
Concept Extension of the body through line

The project resides within the realm of contemporary architecture, where materiality and spatial organization are explored in novel ways. Almeida's work is significant for its ability to transform traditional media into a means of inhabiting and activating space.

Technical summary

Updated 1/29/2026

Finishes

  • Not specified

Materials

  • horsehair thread — used in drawings on paper

Construction / Systems

  • Not specified

Products

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Palette / Lighting

  • Colors: Not specified
  • Lighting: Not specified

Images

Black and white photo of a white chair on a tiled floor with a person in black and red shoes partially visible behind it.
Black and white photo of a person leaning against a wall, partially obscured face, wearing a dark coat and shoes, indoors with tiled floor and door.
Person standing with back to camera on tiled floor, dark shadow beneath, black and white photo.
Black and white photo of a person walking barefoot, with a rectangular object on the sole of the left foot.

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