O palco pede ousadia

Abstract

This undergraduate thesis presents the book O Palco Pede Ousadia, which focuses on the career of artist João do Crato and his relationship with music, performance, the body, and, above all, clothing. The research is based on the understanding that clothing constitutes a significant element in the construction of João’s image and artistic identity, also serving as a medium for memories, experiences, and stories throughout his career. The aim of this work is to present the subject beyond the representations already constructed around him, using his wardrobe as one of the main narrative threads. The book was developed through direct and indirect interviews, as well as research in archives related to the subject and his career, incorporating experiences gathered during encounters with João. The project is structured into three parts: the first presents a biographical narrative of his career; the second explores his relationship with fashion and his clothing collection through a rapid-fire interview, accompanied by visual, textile, and tactile resources; and the third features two fashion editorials produced with garments and accessories belonging to the artist, establishing connections between his clothing, his body, and his career. The work also explores different linguistic and narrative resources, combining text, photography, colors, fabrics, and graphic elements. The book seeks to contribute to the documentation and preservation of João do Crato’s memory, while also exploring narrative possibilities in journalism through the intersection of reporting, art, and fashion. As a result, O Palco Pede Ousadia constitutes a journalistic and visual record built upon the encounter between author and subject, with clothing as a central element for revealing different dimensions of João do Crato’s life and artistic expression.