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Adão de Lourdes Cassiano
In the neighbourhood of Cachoeira do Brumado, in the town of Mariana (MG), soapstone is everywhere. |
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José Pereira
José Pereira doesn’t hide the fact that he still hasn’t fully recovered from losing his father – Artur Pereira – in 2003. |
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Biscoito
Ovanir Geraldo de Freitas is very respected as a bricklayer, and works for the local council of Mariana. |
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Airton F
Airton F (Airton Roberto Martins Figueiredo) was born in Cachoeira do Brumado in 1964. When he was 9 years old, his family moved to Ouro Preto (MG). |
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Miramar Borges
At the entrance of Miramar Borges’ house, there is a small shed where he works with soapstone. |
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