This catalogue was published for the 2012 exhibition dedicated to Brazilian photographer Felipe Fontoura, presented at the gallery. Born in 1966, Fontoura has developed a body of work that reflects on the origins of life and the fragile balance between nature and contemporary existence. In this series, he constructs a visual narrative that questions how modern society relates to the living world, often transforming what is organic into something consumed, altered or displaced.

The images selected for the exhibition reveal a photographer deeply engaged with the idea of transformation. Fontoura explores the tension between natural processes and the accelerated rhythm of human intervention, creating compositions that oscillate between poetic observation and critical reflection. His work invites viewers to reconsider the foundations of life itself, tracing connections between growth, decay, resilience and the forces that shape our environment.

The catalogue documents this thoughtful and visually striking series, offering insight into Fontoura’s approach and the conceptual framework behind the exhibition. It stands as a record of a moment in his artistic trajectory when questions about origin, continuity and the future of life became central to his photographic practice.