Jorge de Sena

Category: Nature > Garden

District: Lisboa > Oeiras > Oeiras > Tapada do Mocho

Location

The space dedicated to Jorge de Sena is located in Oeiras, integrated into the vast green area of Tapada do Mocho, which is part of the Parque dos Poetas. This location offers a tranquil and inviting environment for a pause and contemplation, providing a serene refuge in the heart of Oeiras.

Tribute to a Poet

Jorge de Sena was one of the most prominent figures of Portuguese culture in the 20th century. Recognized as a poet, essayist, novelist, and literary critic, his vast work is a landmark in national literature, encompassing a remarkable diversity of themes and genres. His life was also marked by a period of exile in Brazil and the United States, an aspect that is reflected in the symbolism present in this place of homage.

Evocative Sculpture

At the center of this tribute to Jorge de Sena, an intriguing sculpture by Francisco Simões stands out. Created from yellow marble imported from Egypt, the piece resembles a sphinx and carries deep symbolism linked to the poet's life and work.

The representation of the head, without its characteristic beret, reveals the waves of hair, alluding to Sena's uprooting and his journey across different continents, a true diaspora that made him a citizen of the world.

The way the work branches out, resembling the trunk of a cypress tree, mirrors the diversity and richness of the author's writing, whose work is characterized by its vast scope and intellectual depth.

License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt