The transformative power of wall art as seen by these 5 artists
With unique and personalized strokes, these artists bring white walls to life and transform wall art into an essential décor item.
By Marina Pires
Updated at Jun 17, 2021, 7:46 PM - Submitted at Jun 17, 2021, 3:00 PM
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(Marcela Amaro/)
(Marcela Amaro / CASACOR)
The need to consume art has grown during the Covid-19 pandemic. As people spend more time indoors, they have begun to observe and evaluate the rooms, furniture and objects around them, and thus the need to invest in visualspacescomfortable grew.
(Renan Alves / CASACOR)
It doesn't matter if it's colorful , monochromatic , abstract or themed , the fact is that wall art gives a new meaning to décor, becoming a fun, healthy and modern option to give a new look to the environment.Next, discover 5 talented artists who impress with their unique and personalized features.
1- Marcela Amaro
(Marcela Amaro / CASACOR)
With the delicacy of her features and the strength of her femininity, Marcela Amaro is an “architect who became paint”. Graduated in architecture, but working in the art world for four years, the young 26-year-old artist impresses with her clean drawing. , with solid and visually comfortable colors.
(Marcela Amaro / CASACOR)
Amaro’s organic style mixes memories from different phases of his life with the unreal universe. “I always say that artistic vision is very different from ordinary vision. We, artists, are like a sponge: we can absorb different things fromeveryday life ,” he says. .
(Marcela Amaro / CASACOR)
No matter the room in the house or the size of the wall, Marcela's art complements the space's decor , bringing harmony and provoking sensations .
(Marcela Amaro / CASACOR)
“Wall art has a sentimental aspect and a very strong presence in the environment, and even though the work is mine, it is the client who will live with it,” explains Marcela.
2- Bruno “BR” Bogossian
(Bruno “BR” Bogossian / CASACOR)
It was during his design studies in 1998 that artist Bruno “BR” Bogossian began to graffiti the walls of the city of Rio de Janeiro. What started out as a hobby has now become his profession.
(Bruno “BR” Bogossian / CASACOR)
Today, Bruno is recognized for his art that expresses the noun “freedom” by mixing different colors, shapes and techniques. “My work is about freedom and nature . For me, God is in nature and I like to exalt that.”
(Bruno “BR” Bogossian / CASACOR)
During the pandemic, the artist produced a series of small paintings at an affordable price and donated half of the money raised to the Vidiga na Social collective, which operates in Morro do Vidigal, RJ, where the artist lives.Bogossian was also present at CASACOR Rio 2021, coloring the Sala Íntima , designed by architects Tatiana Lopes and Tatiana Pessoa Mendes, and celebrated the recognition and consumption of art by people during the period of isolation."People stayed at home looking at the blank wall and felt the need toconsume art , so it's really cool to see how art has become essential to brighten up everyday life ."
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(Mura / CASACOR)
(Mura / CASACOR)
With a lot of study, research and self-knowledge, Mura grew organically and refined her style . She worked for a year with graffiti artist Binho Ribeiro – one of the most renowned street artists in Brazil –, who encouraged her to pursue a solo career in art.
(Mura / CASACOR)
Mura's botanical art is vibrant , colorful , delicate and contemplative. Each detail reveals striking characteristics not only of nature, but also of the artist who always seeks to study her inspirations.
(Barbara Brasil / CASACOR)
“As I enjoyed painting plants, I realized that I didn’t want to do what was common , so I started researching new species and delving deeper into the study of botany,” says the artist.
4- Renan Alves
(Renan Alves / CASACOR)
The organic lines of artist Renan Alves invite people's imagination to work, since his lines are not an object or a representation of something that already exists. "If you tell someone that you draw flowers, it's easy to imagine, but If you come along and say you draw black lines , it becomes more challenging.”
(Renan Alves / CASACOR)
With a degree in mechanical engineering, Renan began his career as a wall artist recently, but his talent has been with him since childhood.During the months of social isolation, the 28-year-old artist improved his skills and noticed that his work gained visibility and demand like never before . “It seems that people started wanting to put something new in their homes that they didn’t have before.”
(Renan Alves / CASACOR)
The artist delves into the solid and monochromaticuniverseof colors , classifying his lines with the noun transformation. “I feel like the lines are transforming in the middle of my art. Transforming into something I don’t know”, confesses Renan.
(Renan Alves / CASACOR)
“When I see my art, I feel that it visually speaks to the person; that it conveys a message,” he adds.
5- Victoria Borges
(Vitoria Borges / CASACOR)
Young artist Vitoria Borges ' dream has always been to work with wall art , but she never thought that this hobby would become her actual job. She studied social sciences for two years at college, but soon realized that her favorite subject was art. art.
(Vitoria Borges / CASACOR)
In 2019, the artist spent some time in the United States and brought back several references that surround her style. Borges draws inspiration from a compilation of small things within the world of art and culture to create her delicate and whimsical style.“I never have just one reference in the creative process. It always involves music, podcasts, studies on the history of art , that is, there are several references that help me to achieve what I am doing today,” says Vitoria Borges.
(Vitoria Borges / CASACOR)
The young artist also states that, just like her, her features are always changing. “What I love about my art is that it has a constancy, but also a constancy that is always changing. ”
(Vitoria Borges / CASACOR)
“A few months ago I was drawing a lot of floral designs and now I have been exploring and really enjoying drawing fruits, bringing a bit of Brazilianness to my art”, reveals Vitoria.