This unique woodburned artwork reimagines the timeless scene of the Last Supper in a bold, stylised form. Created through the ancient technique of pyrography, the piece carries a raw, tactile quality, with every line seared into the grain of the wood.
In this interpretation, the composition features eleven apostles gathered around Christ, inviting viewers to reflect on themes of absence, presence, and the shifting narratives within sacred tradition. The simplicity of the lines, combined with the warmth of the burnt wood, gives the work both a contemporary edge and a timeless, devotional resonance.
Note: This illustration is based on the wrought iron motif on the altar of the 12th station (Via Sagra) in Valinhos, Fátima). It is pyrographed onto a wooden plaque.
Stylised Stainless Steel Cross Dimensions: 12.5 x 7.5 cm
This elegant cross is precision laser-cut from stainless steel, combining contemporary design with timeless symbolism. Its clean, stylised form highlights the balance of simplicity and strength, making it both a devotional object and a modern piece of art.
Compact in size, it is perfectly suited for personal use, as a meaningful gift, or as a distinctive accent in home, office, or sacred spaces. Durable yet refined, this cross embodies both faith and craftsmanship in a lasting form.
Note: This image was originally designed and cut via waterjet technology way back in 1994 (Dubai-UAE). In Portugal, the artist has utilised laser to cut the 1mm stainless stell sheet for this sculpture.
“Jodi’s Goa -UP THE MANDOVI AND DOWN THE ZUARI” — Published by Criativo 27, Unipessola Lda. A Cartoon Memoir of Growing Up in Goa (1966–Today) A unique illustrated journey through time, told through laughter, life, and ink. Help bring this deeply personal book to print!
Hi! This is Joseph Canisius Dias, author of the book. I’m a cartoonist and illustrator, originally from Goa and now living in Portugal. This book is my love letter to the Goa I grew up in — a world of winding village roads, mango trees, monsoons, family weddings, colonial remnants, and cultural chaos — all seen through the eyes of a kid, a teenager, and now, a reflective adult. This is not just a cartoon book. It’s my life, my memories — and probably yours too if you’ve ever called Goa “home.” What’s in the Book? “Jodi’s Goa- UP THE MANDOVI AND DOWN THE ZUARI” is a 200-page, A4-sized cartoon memoir filled with hand-drawn cartoons, sketches, and illustrated anecdotes.
'Dona Paula' is more than just a historical romance set in Goa's Portuguese colonial days - It is a fine example of quality writing about a young lady and an army officer. Paula, the 'lady-in-waiting' to Lino's wife, discovers the captain's wife in an adulterous act with another man; threatened, Herodiana is determined to get rid of her at any cost.
With the careful weaving of true history with romance, 'Dona Paula' is truly a pleasure to read!
