Participants are the authors of their own narratives.

Building a temporary community that breaks the isolation of illness.

At its heart, Criativa-mente is a participatory laboratory. Borralho and Galante, known for their radical and intimate performance styles, collaborated with individuals from psychiatric support organizations and local mental health institutions. The goal was simple yet profound: to transform the "invisible" experiences of psychiatric patients into a visible, creative force. A Dialogue of Bodies and Words

Ana Borralho and João Galante’s project is a powerful intersection of contemporary performance, social practice, and mental health advocacy. Developed for the 2021 edition of the BoCA (Biennial of Contemporary Arts), this initiative challenges the traditional boundaries of the stage to amplify the voices of those living with mental illness. The Core Concept

While the process is healing, the result is treated as a serious piece of contemporary art, not just a clinical exercise. Artistic Significance

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