Cordel Covers
Here you enter the visual universe of cordel literatue — a rich Northeastern Brazilian tradition full of poetry, humor, drama, and popular wisdom. The illustrations presented here were created to engage in dialogue with these stories, translating the power of the verses and the spirit of the people into image. Each cover is an invitation to imagination.
"The Legend of the 'Moura da Ponte'" - 2021
Medium: India ink on paper;
Dimensions: 21 cm × 29.7 cm (8.3 in × 11.7 in) ;
Description: Cover for the cordel by Evaristo Geraldo and Godofredo Sólon (Rouxinol do Rinaré Editions).
"The Saga of the 'Boi Azulão' or 'Marialva Sertaneja" - 2016
Medium: India ink on paper;
Dimensions: 21 cm × 29.7 cm (8.3 in × 11.7 in) ;
Description: Cover for the cordel by Evaristo Geraldo.
"The Wicked Tenants" - 2021
Medium: India ink on paper;
Dimensions: 21 cm × 29.7 cm (8.3 in × 11.7 in) ;
Description: Cover for the cordel by Godofredo Sólon (Rouxinol do Rinaré Editions).