Joana Dornellas lives in Lisbon, where she balances family life, a full-time job, and her passion for art, which she sees as a celebration of imperfections. Recently a “free-time artist”, Joana found in painting the perfect expression for her need to create with her hands and appreciate the beauty of everyday life.

Her work focuses on still life and dinner table scenes, themes that allow Joana to capture the simplicity and charm of ordinary moments. With a relaxed style and no worries about perfectionism, Joana invites us to see the world authentically and uncomplicatedly, where every detail becomes a source of expression and genuine joy.

The chaos at the Portuguese table, the imperfections in the elements, in their construction, and in what is imagined to be conversations at the table. The elements appear unreasonable, with unusual perspectives. Towels that scream, and cocktails for lunch.