Casa Beira Mar II
photography by Ivo Tavares
Seaside House, a project by Paulo Martins, 2020.
A visual poem written in light and shadow. In this minimalist and abstract black and white composition, the geometric rigidity of the architecture serves as an immaculate canvas for the organic ballet of natural silhouettes, creating a piece of profound elegance and serenity.
About this photograph
Abstraction transforms a simple constructed detail into an authentic graphic work. Captured in 2020 at Casa Beira Mar — a project by architect Paulo Martins —, this black and white photograph reduces the space to its purest essence, eliminating the distraction of color to focus the eye solely on form, light, and texture.
Notice the strength of the diagonal line that cuts across the frame. This smooth and rigorous architectural element tears through the subtle texture of the illuminated wall, creating a sense of depth and relentless geometry. It is the static perfection of the straight line conceived by the human hand, which sets the stage for what follows.
In absolute contrast, nature asserts itself ephemerally. The dense and whimsical shadows of the surrounding vegetation project onto the pristine surfaces, drawing organic and dynamic contours that break the coolness of the architectural line. This silent dialogue between the solidity of the wall and the fragility of the foliage results in an incredibly poetic and versatile piece, perfect for those seeking timeless sophistication and a touch of abstract minimalism.
Product details
Fine-art print on Natural Velvet 270 g/m² paper — 25% cotton, acid-free, DIN ISO 9706 certified (archival grade). Canon LUCIA PRO pigment inks, giclée process, museum quality.
Each print is signed in pencil by the author and authenticated with our embossed seal on the bottom margin (on some sizes, the seal may slightly overlap the image). The dimensions shown always refer to the full paper size, not the image itself. The photograph is printed in the centre, framed by this white margin, making it fully compatible with standard frames on the market (such as IKEA's).
Every image carries a small caption in the bottom left corner, next to the image, with the title of the image and the name of the architect who designed the project.
Securely packed between two flat, rigid honeycomb cardboard boards. Made exclusively to order in Portugal.
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