BCI hosts the exhibition “Versos d'Alma” by visual artist Das Rochas

The solo exhibition “Versos d'Alma” by Mozambican visual artist Miqueias Rocha, known in the art world as Das Rochas, is open to the public until November 5th at the BCI Media Library in Maputo. The exhibition brings together watercolor works on paper that translate memories, emotions, and significant experiences of the author, inviting the public to a sensitive reflection on daily life, identity, and Mozambican cultural references.

The opening ceremony took place on Tuesday, October 20th, and was attended by artists, representatives of the cultural community, and guests. It was marked by speeches that highlighted the aesthetic and symbolic dimensions of the exhibition, as well as the creative journey of its author.

On that occasion, the Coordinator of the BCI Media Libraries, Telma Jorge, highlighted the importance of the initiative as a space for valuing national artistic expression, emphasizing that the works invite the public to an exercise of memory and observation of Mozambican reality. She also reaffirmed the Bank's commitment to promoting culture, particularly in the year in which it celebrates three decades of existence.

In turn, curator Titos Pelembe highlighted the thematic and expressive richness of the exhibition, identifying three fundamental dimensions in the artistic production presented: childhood memories, the dynamics of urban life, and the exploration of symbols of African origin, in a language that is simultaneously contemporary and rooted in cultural identity. He also emphasized the diversity of approaches and the importance of the artist's return to the public presentation of his work.

Visibly moved, Das Rochas described the exhibition as a moment of artistic rebirth, after a long period away from painting. He revealed that the birth of his daughters was one of the main impetuses for picking up his brushes again and rediscovering a passion that has accompanied him since his formative years. For the artist, each work represents a part of his own story, translating feelings and experiences that he now shares with the public.

The exhibition also marks a milestone in Miqueias Rocha's career, who, despite having already participated in several group shows, is now presenting his first solo exhibition.

By hosting “Versos d'Alma”, BCI reaffirms its role as a partner of national culture and creators, providing spaces for artists and audiences to meet and contributing to the dissemination of Mozambican talent, in a continuous commitment to valuing the country's identity and cultural heritage.