Biography of Jorge Molder Jorge Molder (b. 1947) is a Portuguese artist born in Lisbon, Portugal. He embarked on his artistic journey in the late 1970s, initially delving into black-and-white photography as a formative influence. This early exploration established a recurring motif throughout his oeuvre: meticulous close-ups of hands and faces—a deliberate focus that probes themes of identity, memory, and the relentless passage of time. Molder’s artistic vision is deeply rooted in philosophical contemplation and literary references, drawing inspiration from figures like Dostoyevsky, E. T. A.…