Public Art
Bordalo II - Cagarro
A public artwork by artist Bordalo II, this piece — part of his Big Trash Animals series — depicts a Cory’s shearwater (cagarro) constructed from waste materials, transforming discarded items into a sculpture of strong visual and symbolic impact.
The artwork aims to honour the efforts of the Corvo community in protecting seabirds, while also raising awareness of one of their greatest threats: marine litter. A study by the University of the Azores found that 93% of the juvenile Cory’s shearwaters analysed had plastic in their stomachs, highlighting the severity of the issue.
This initiative is the result of a partnership between SPEA and the Corvo Municipal Council, co-funded by the Regional Directorate for Tourism of the Azores and supported by EDA, as part of the OceanLit project. The project promotes environmental awareness and encourages the reduction of plastic consumption through public art and community engagement.
Bordalo II -Mero
The artwork “The Grouper” (O Mero), by artist Bordalo II, is part of his Big Trash Animals series, in which “waste” is used as raw material to create sculptures that raise awareness about overconsumption and waste.
The artwork was presented to the community on 11 July 2023 and is installed within the Corvo Nature Reserve, in the Topo area, as part of a redevelopment project funded by the Mar 2020 programme and promoted by the Corvo Municipal Council in partnership with SPEA.
O Mero pays tribute to the Caneiro dos Meros Voluntary Reserve — the only one of its kind in the Azores — established through collaboration between fishermen, divers, and the University of the Azores. It reinforces the connection between art, nature conservation, and community involvement.
Mural Biblioteca
Public artwork “Citizen of Corvo, Citizen of Europe”, by artist Daniel Eime.
It is displayed on the façade of the Municipal Library and was inaugurated on 9 May 2017, Europe Day. It features Jacques Delors and Corvo native José Mendonça Machado — known as Ti Mendonça (25 October 1920 – 2021).
Caminhada Corvina
The tile panel “Caminhada Corvina” (“Corvo Journey”) aims to honour various activities and important moments from traditional life on Corvo that helped shape the island as it is today.
In this way, the panel depicts the Wheat Cycle (highlighting, for example, work on the threshing floors), the Wool Cycle (including shearing and carding), the Milk Cycle (showing activities such as butter and cheese production), and the Sea (with its links to whaling and seaweed harvesting).
Finally, it presents Corvo in the World, illustrating the island’s various connections with the outside world throughout its history. The panel also includes an introductory text that sets the tone and purpose of the initiative.
Painel de azulejos alusivo a Nossa Senhora dos Milagres
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Azulejo canada da rocha
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Vitral alusivo ao Corvo
Localizado nos Paços do Concelho
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