The Artists of Douro
Rachel Adams
In the dining room at Douro, vivid colorways imagine coastal escapes. A statement mural by Portland-based artist Rachel Gloria Adams brings the spirit of Portugal’s coastline to life — echoing the wildflowers of the Algarve and the island essence of Madeira.
With a palette of deep blues, green accents, and vibrant pink tones, the work moves abstractly through land and sea, evoking the gentle rhythm of island living. Adams, known for her joyful, place-based practice, weaves together geography and feeling — giving our space a sense of softness, soul, and sunlit motion.
This piece connects Douro’s Portland harbor views to Portugal’s far western edge.
Mural by Rachel Gloria Adams, a Portland-based multidisciplinary artist whose work celebrates color, culture, and connection. Learn more at rachelgloria.com.
Bevin Holmberg
Across from the harbor light, a tiled artwork by Bevin Holmberg brings the sea indoors — a contemporary echo of Portugal’s beloved azulejo tradition.
Rendered in oceanic blues and shifting whites, the piece moves playfully through imagery that suggests coastal waters. Rooted in the handcraft of tilework but layered with a distinctly personal energy, Holmberg’s piece is an ode to the tilework craft in Portugal through the lens of Maine.
Artwork by Bevin Holmberg, a Maine-based artist known for her organic forms, layered colorwork, and ceramics inspired by earth, ocean, and intuition. More at mermaidmeadow.com.
Haley Nanning
Suspended above the walkway between dining rooms, Haley Nannig’s silk installation turns movement into memory. Inspired by the cheerful, candy-colored beach tents that once dotted Portugal’s coastlines — from Cascais to Comporta — the piece uses patterned silk panels in bold stripes and delicate hues to recall a certain kind of seaside joy: nostalgic, playful, unmistakably Portuguese.
The textile ceiling becomes both threshold and sky, subtly transitioning guests between the restaurant’s primary dining room and the spaces inspired by the Algarve and Madeira. The colors shift as you move, catching and refracting light — a gentle nod to sea breezes, beach cabanas, and the rituals of summer by the water.
Textile installation by Haley Nannig — a Maine-based multidisciplinary artist whose work explores color, pattern, and dimensional storytelling through fiber and form. More at haleynannig.com
Martijn Smulders
Guarding the passage into Douro’s coastal dining rooms is a striking octopus, rendered in layered wooden tiles by artist Martijn Smulders. Both realistic and reverent, the installation pays homage to the aquaculture traditions of the Iberian Peninsula — a nod to pulpo, a beloved symbol of Portugal’s culinary and maritime identity.
Crafted from reclaimed wood, the piece is part of Smulders’ broader exploration of sea life along the coasts of Portugal and Spain. With its expressive detail and natural textures, it brings together fine craftsmanship and ecological sensitivity — honoring the rhythms of ocean life that inspire our menu and our mood.
Artwork by Martijn Smulders of Stiger Woods — a Netherlands-based artist known for his organic compositions in salvaged wood and his deep connection to coastal life. Discover more at stigerwoods.com