Saudade is a Portuguese term that refers to a feeling of longing or nostalgia for something or someone that is absent, lost or unattainable. It is a complex and multifaceted emotion that is often associated with a sense of melancholy and yearning.

This piece is the result of a months-long journey, beginning with uniquely crafted text prompts in Stable Diffusion v1.5 and several blends in Midjourney v4 - 5.1.

Created in celebration of the NFC Lisbon Event, June 2023.

Artist: illustrata | 4600 x 6000 | 300 ppi