This edition emerges from Timur Fork’s reflection on navigating a present saturated with information and uncertainty. Against this diffuse background, the work insists on the possibility of connection, of reaching outward, of sustaining optimism as a deliberate act. Positioned between fragility and resilience, it proposes a quiet form of resistance: to continue imagining, planning, and caring despite the noise. Here, optimism is not naive, but constructed, held together through gestures of mutual support and the persistent search for freedom.

Developed within the context of The Studio project at Underdogs Gallery, Transition was hand-finished by ±MaisMenos± (Miguel Januário) during his residency.

Built from a shared printed base, each edition was individually intervened upon through the addition of coloured linear lines inspired by the visual language explored throughout the residency. Applied directly by the artist, these markings shift position from print to print, creating subtle variations across the edition.

Created in parallel with a body of work developed through drawing, text, and moving image, the edition reflects the reduced and contrast-driven visual approach that characterises the artist’s practice, where clarity and ambiguity coexist within the same compositional structure.

Developed within the context of The Studio project at Underdogs Gallery, this edition was hand-finished by Rita João during her week-long residency.

Originally conceived as a glimpse into Pedrita Studio’s archive of discarded digital matrices, Mimixa 003.jpg reflects an interest in process, testing, and unexpected visual outcomes generated through experimentation and technical constraints. During the residency, the artist expanded this logic through direct manual interventions, introducing unique watercolour elements to each individual print.

Created in parallel with a new body of works on paper, the edition reflects the more immediate and open approach explored throughout the residency, where gesture, variation, and spontaneity became central to the creative process. As a result, each edition is unique.

"Afterglow” embodies Paul Insect’s fascination with masks, identity, and the fragmented theatre of everyday life. With striking detail and his iconic graphic cut-outs, the work radiates both humour and depth — a vibrant reminder of the beauty in imperfection and the authenticity that shines through when appearances fade.

In Rwanda, Abel Macias encountered both profound history and thriving natural beauty. From visiting the Genocide Memorial to witnessing wildlife in Akagera National Park, his journey balanced reflection and awe. Safari experiences inspired imagery of elephants, giraffes, and birds roaming freely. The print translates these vivid encounters into a stylized composition rooted in his folk-influenced aesthetic. It captures the vitality of wildlife and the resilience of place, honoring a country defined by both memory and forward momentum.