Artur Bordalo
Artur Bordalo (aka Bordalo II) is a street artist who has created a series of wall-sized animal murals using paint and clever reconfigurations of recycled trash. Among his “found” materials are scrap metal, tires, tubing, and crushed bumpers — anything that has been produced, used, and thrown away to last an eternity in the landfill. Stunningly, Bordalo has turned such tarnished objects into delicate feathers, soft fur, and complex exoskeletons, paying a bold homage to the animals he represents. In a clever blend of 2D and 3D art, the creations emerge from the walls like brilliant optical illusions, demanding our attention and curiosity. (Hayley Evans, Beautiful/Decay)
More images can be found in these articles:
New Trash and Found Object Murals by ‘Bordalo II’ on the Streets of Lisbon
And in Bordalo’s Facebook photo stream.
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