According to Cristina, the artist, this exhibition would not have come to life without the support and encouragement of two friends: Conceição Ferreira, who first proposed the idea and provided the courage behind it, and Anke Punt, who introduced her to new approaches to watercolour painting. Anke was also the first to open the door to exhibiting her work, helping transform what had been a private creative practice into something worth sharing with a wider audience.

After three years of quiet and dedicated work, Cristina is now bringing her paintings to the public in this exhibition, celebrating both the creative process and the joy of continuing to learn.

The exhibition will officially open on 28 August at 5pm, with free admission.

“The Pleasure of Learning” can be visited free of charge Monday to Friday, from 10am to 6pm, at Lagoa Municipal Library.

Visitors are invited to discover and enjoy the beauty of this exhibition and celebrate the pleasure of learning through art.