Live Performances: “Painting in Motion”
This project is a harmonious blend of visual arts, live music, and poetry, offering a truly multi-sensory experience. As I step onto the stage, brush in hand, I allow the rhythm of the music and the words of collaborating artists to guide my creativity.
Each stroke of the brush reflects the emotions and social themes that inspire me, transforming the canvas into a living, breathing work of art. The painting evolves in real-time, a response to the melodies and verses that fill the space, inviting the audience to witness the raw and intimate process of creation.
By the end of the performance, the completed artwork stands as a unique testament to the event — a visual echo of its spirit. This one-of-a-kind piece can then continue its journey, whether auctioned or displayed, carrying the energy and story of the moment with it.
Here, you will find a collection of my most cherished live painting sessions, each capturing a unique moment in time and the essence of the event it represents. Click on any image to reveal the story behind each performance.
Dive into the vibrant world of live art and explore the passion and creativity that flow through every brushstroke.
further details
Duration
1h30
Artistic Team
Painter Dina Palma Dias and musicians (e.g., Fado guitarists, classical musicians, or local artists).
Ideal for
Cultural events, colloquiums, conferences, book/album launches, or exhibitions.
Performance Structure
Introduction (10 min)
Presentation of Dina and the musicians, followed by an introduction to the theme of the performance.
Initial Painting (20 min)
Dina starts painting abstract forms, guided by the initial melodies.
Interaction with Poetry (15 min)
Poets narrate verses that influence the painting’s evolution.
Climactic Synergy (20 min)
Music intensifies, and Dina’s brushstrokes grow bolder, creating the performance’s peak.
Finalization and Closing Music (15 min)
The painting is completed in harmony with the music’s finale.
Reflections and Thanks (10 min)
Dina and the team share insights about the creative process.
![Lethes Theatre, 2017](https://desenhaadias.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Teatro-Lethes-3.jpeg?v=1740757829 "Lethes Theatre, 2017. At the Gala for the Presentation of Luís Manhita’s album "Viagem" at Lethes Theatre, I had the opportunity to create a piece for the "Painted Fado" project. Using oil on canvas, I captured the essence of the theme "Journey" in a 30x60cm artwork, bringing the music's narrative to life through my painting.")
![Faro Municipal Museum, 2017](https://desenhaadias.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Faro-Municipal-Museum-2.png?v=1740757833 "Faro Municipal Museum, 2017. During the Solstice Nights event at Faro Municipal Museum, presented by the Peace and Art Society, I joined several artists in a live painting session in the museum cloisters. My work, a 60x80cm mixed media canvas, delved into the theme "Solstice," reflecting the magic and transformation of this celestial event.")
![Farense Society Club, 2017](https://desenhaadias.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Clube-Farense-Society-2.png?v=1740757835 "Farense Society Club, 2017. For the Portuguese Council for Peace and Cooperation at Farense Society Club, I participated in a live painting session set against the backdrop of intervention music. My 100x100cm mixed media canvas focused on the theme "Peace," embodying the spirit of unity and harmony.")
![Portuguese Red Cross Gala, 2018](https://desenhaadias.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Portuguese-Red-Cross-Gala-3.png?v=1740757830 "Portuguese Red Cross Gala, 2018. I performed a live painting at the Portuguese Red Cross Gala at Lethes Theater, featuring Fado singer Raquel Peters and Tiago Valentim. This mixed media piece, sized at 100x120cm, centered around the theme "Us," celebrating collective strength and solidarity.")
![Farense Gymnasium Club, 2018](https://desenhaadias.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Farense-Gymnasium-Club-2.png?v=1740757834 "Farense Gymnasium Club, 2018. During the tribute to Zeca Afonso at Farense Gymnasium Club, with Napoleão Mira and Luís Galrito’s Grafonola Voadora project, I created a live painting. My 100x120cm mixed media canvas explored the theme "Freedom," capturing the essence of liberation and expression through art.")
![Sociedade Recreativa 14, 2018](https://desenhaadias.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Sociedade-Recreativa-14-2.png?v=1740757829 "Sociedade Recreativa 14, 2018. At Sociedade Recreativa 14, for the launch of Luís Galrito's album "Menino do Sonho Pintado," I performed a live painting as part of the Grafonola Voadora project. The 100x120cm mixed media canvas depicted the album's title theme, "Menino do Sonho Pintado," intertwining music and visual art to tell a story.")
![Porta do Nascente Art Gallery, 2019](https://desenhaadias.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Porta-do-Nascente-Art-Gallery-2.png?v=1740757831 "Porta do Nascente Art Gallery, 2019. At Porta do Nascente Art Gallery, I engaged in "Duets: Music is Also Painted," collaborating with various musicians. The first duet featured trumpeter Tom Sheldrick from the Southern Classical Orchestra. The second was with Portuguese guitarist Ricardo Costa, and the third with singer Afonso Dias. My 300x200cm acrylic on canvas piece, themed "Painted Music," visually translated musical compositions into vibrant artwork.")
![Aluminarte Gala, 2020](https://desenhaadias.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Aluminarte-Gala-2.png?v=1740757836 "Aluminarte Gala, 2020. At the Aluminarte Gala, held at Estoril Casino and attended by alumni of the Faculty of Economics of Lisbon, I performed a live painting accompanied by musicians José Barata Moura, soprano Yolada Soares, and João Gil. I created two oil paintings on canvas, each 60x80cm, themed "Aluminarte I" and "Aluminarte II." These artworks were auctioned at the event’s conclusion.")
![Public Presentation of the ECOS Project , 2021](https://desenhaadias.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ECOS-Project-2.png?v=1740757834 "Public Presentation of the ECOS Project , 2021. At the public presentation of the ECOS Project under the Cresc Algarve Program, in the presence of the Minister of Social Security Ana Mendes Godinho, I performed a live painting. My 100x100cm acrylic on canvas, themed "Your (A) Sea," depicted the ecological and cooperative essence of the project.")
![Aljezur City Hall, 2021](https://desenhaadias.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Aljezur-City-Hall-2.png?v=1740757836 "Aljezur City Hall, 2021. During the Portugal Day celebrations at Aljezur Castle, accompanied by musicians from the Southern Classical Orchestra, I created a live painting. This 120x60cm mixed media canvas, themed "Green Sea," celebrated the natural beauty and cultural heritage of the region.")
![National Anti-Poverty Network, 2022](https://desenhaadias.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/National-Anti-Poverty-Network-2.png?v=1740757831 "National Anti-Poverty Network, 2022. I performed a live painting at a colloquium on poverty eradication and social exclusion organized by the National Anti-Poverty Network. My 100x100cm acrylic on canvas piece, themed "Eradicating Poverty," is now displayed at the EAPN headquarters in Porto.")
![Mental Health Congress, 2023](https://desenhaadias.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Mental-Health-Congress-2.png?v=1740757832 "Mental Health Congress, 2023. At the Mental Health Congress organized by Fundamental and held at the Estoril Auditorium, I performed a live painting. My 120x100cm acrylic on canvas, themed "The Others," highlighted the importance of mental health awareness and community support.")
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Are you ready to turn your event into a masterpiece? Let’s create an unforgettable experience together through the magic of live painting.
Whether it’s a gala, a cultural evening, or a special celebration, I bring art to life in harmony with music and poetry, tailored to your unique vision.
Interested? Reach out today for more information and let’s craft something truly extraordinary.