Expo
Nativity scenes in Palma, by Sónia Mendez
Nativity scenes in Palma” by artisan Sónia Mendez is an exhibition dedicated to the tradition of palm empreita. In this individual exhibition, each nativity scene is made manually, reflecting the delicacy and richness of one of the most traditional artisanal techniques in the Algarve. The palm empreita, traditionally used in utilitarian objects, gains a new artistic expression, becoming a symbol of memory, spirituality and contemporary creativity.
Datas
28 November 2025 to 06 January 2026
Horário
Monday to Friday: 9am–6pm | Saturday: 9am–1pm
Preço
Free Admission
IDIOMAS
English, Portuguese
Sobre o/a Artista
Sónia Mendez
Born in Venezuela, it was in Loulé that, as a child, she had her first contacts with the art of palm by the hand of her maternal grandmother. Creative and versatile, she masters various artisanal techniques and combines tradition and innovation in her pieces. In 2019 he conceived and coordinated a nativity scene in an almost life-size contract, a work that earned him national prominence. He is a member of Casa da Empreita, where he continues to challenge himself and share his knowledge.