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Joana Gomes delves into the evolving role of women in society, offering a poignant representation through her art. Her work features a sentimental reflection inspired by a Japanese film frame, notably “The Only Son” by Yasujiro Ozu, which she portrays on two overlapping fabrics. This composition creates an impression of the passage of time, imbuing her work with a sense of fuzziness and blurred visibility. Joana utilizes deliberate gaps within her pieces to mark time, symbolizing the breaking of patterns and repetitions. Her art encapsulates the essence of a woman continually taking on new roles, transcending the traditional confines of motherhood and homemaking. It exudes sensitivity, sensuality, and subtlety—a testament to the energy of transformation and the power of creation, where the artist breathes life into her creations.

Throughout her artistic journey, Joana Gomes has cultivated a compelling body of work. Her pieces aim to narrate stories intertwined with anthropological, literary, cinematographic, philosophical, and personal references, all contextualized within the contemporary world. Her approach is akin to a deconstructed narrative, akin to an archaeology of memory where real memories merge with symbols from the realm of imagination and collective experiences. Joana is consistently engaged in a profound exploration of human relationships and her interconnectedness with the universe. She draws inspiration from concepts rooted in psychoanalysis and philosophy, such as the uncanny, duality, multiplicity, the other, the thing, and alternative realities. Her art serves as a reflective and thought- provoking mirror into the complex tapestry of the human experience and our intricate connections with the cosmos.

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