Signature Room by Basílio
The Crow
With the aim of promoting local art and offering our guests a unique experience, we have invited several artists from the Leiria region to decorate ten of our 27 rooms. This collaboration aims not only to give the Leiriartem Hotel a more distinctive and creative atmosphere, but also to celebrate and showcase the talent of Leiria’s artists, transforming the rooms into veritable contemporary art galleries, where every detail reflects the creativity and cultural identity of the artists and the region. Discover the Signature by Basílio room, entitled ‘The Crow’.
Concept
Legend has it that in Leiria, in mid-1135, during the reign of King Afonso Henriques:
“The others were very numerous, whilst they were very few in number and had already lost the courage to fight. At that moment, a crow appeared, flying over the whole area, and eventually alighted where the Portuguese soldiers were standing. There, it began to flap its wings and make those characteristic sounds, as if it were singing.
The soldiers thought it was an omen – but a good one – that would give them courage and help them win the battle. And they succeeded…”
Gallery
About the artist
Basílio
A graduate in Industrial Design, aims for his artistic journey to be an inspiring story of passion, exploration and a commitment to continuous evolution, constantly pushing the boundaries of creativity and self-discovery.
He won the BMW national competition with an art installation in 2019, which was exhibited at the Public Prosecutor’s Office in Rio de Janeiro, and, in addition to Portugal, he has created works in the Netherlands, Germany, China and the Maldives.
Every day, he lives outside his comfort zone, as all techniques and materials can be explored, and it is this very versatility that characterises him as a professional
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