Bálsamo 13

Visual identity concept

2018

Barcelona, Spain

Amo-te meu Bálsamo 13

In 2017 and 2018, I endured a profound longing for my son every single day following a painful divorce. In the midst of that heartache, I made a decision that would leave a permanent mark on my soul: I chose to create a symbol, one that would eventually become my first and only tattoo. The number 13 had always held a significant presence in my life, even before my son was born on April 13, 2013.

The word "Bálsamo," meaning balm, perfectly encapsulates the solace I felt upon reuniting with him after twelve agonizing days apart. It was as if a divine balm washed over my soul every time I beheld his smile on the horizon once more. The tattoo's design intentionally weaves the numbers 13 into a form that can also be read as the letter B—B for balm, and B for Barcelona, the city where these profoundly meaningful moments unfolded.