A FEIRA DE GIL VICENTE

Auto da Feira, by Gil Vicente, transports us to a symbolic space where everything can be traded: virtues, favors, love, and illusions. In this allegorical fair, Greco-Roman gods coexist with popular figures and characters who embody human vices and values, creating a portrait that is both satirical and timeless. In a contemporary context marked by extremism, irrationality, and fascination with power and money, the play remains relevant by questioning what truly holds value — reminding us that not everything can be “traded.” The poster was conceived from this mythological, astrological, and fantastical universe. The composition centers on a hybrid figure between sun and moon, suggesting a balance between opposing forces. This duality resonates with Vicente's text itself, where the sacred and the profane coexist within the same theatrical space. The typography, inspired by 19th-century models and adapted to acquire a more organic and natural character, features elongated and irregular forms that echo the drama and expressiveness of the play. The lettering becomes a scenographic element — almost sculptural — integrating into the image rather than merely accompanying it.