ARCHWorkshop presents “Continental Clip” by The Hunchback Society, a contemporary ceramic project.

The Hunchback Society is a collective founded in 2022 by Lisbon-based artists Madalena Parreira and Jorge Nesbitt. The Society’s work presents a humorous perspective on diverse traditions within the decorative arts, drawing inspiration from both Eastern and Western sources, reflecting on the history of figuration and the tradition of decorative and utilitarian ceramics. While the collective’s work is characterized by a strong connection to illustration and craft, it also reflects the influence of artistic references within ancient and contemporary practices in all fields of the visual arts and from diverse origins. The works created by the Hunchbacks are rooted in functionality (candlesticks, fruit bowls, combs, boxes), but aim to serve as “conversation pieces”, reminding the viewer of past traditions while presenting a satirical or odd perspective on familiar forms. The Hunchbacks work together on all stages of the process, from clay modeling to firing and glazing.  

“Continental Clip” presents a selection of works developed by The Hunchback Society in 2026. Vases, boxes, candleholders, jugs, tureens and pitchers appear either in the form of or surrounded and supported by animals. The selection aims to represent a wide range of formal characteristics and influences that has guided the Hunchback’s production for the past four years.    

Madalena Parreira is an artist and teacher based in Lisbon. She is also a former visual arts teacher at St. Julian’s School in Portugal and the United Nations International School in New York for middle school, GCSE and IB Visual Arts. Currently directing the printmaking department and co-directing the Illustration and Comics department at Ar.Co (Centro de Arte e Comunicação Visual), Madalena also develops her own practice in the areas of printmaking, ceramics and set-design.  

Jorge Nesbitt is an artist and teacher based in Lisbon. He has been the co-founder and director of the illustration and Comics department at Ar.Co (Centro de Arte e Comunicação Visual and is currently teaching drawing, illustration and ceramics at Ar.Co. Jorge has created a significant body of work in areas such as drawing, painting, book illustration and printmaking and his work is represented in various national art collections such EDP, Rothchild and Carmona e Costa Foundation. He is represented by Rui Freire, Fine Art Gallery in Lisbon.  

Opening Reception: November 9th, 2026 (6:00 PM – 9:00 PM)
Hours of Operation: Tuesday – Saturday (11:00 AM – 6:00 PM) or by appointment
Admission is free.

Artist:
The Hunchback Society 

Exhibition Period:
09.11.2026-16.01.2027

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