• Street Art of Lisbon

    September 22, 2023 in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 61 °F

    》Lisboa - street art

    The streets of Lisbon are a blend of traditional and modern, derelict and cutting-edge. The artists who claim the walls seem to capture this in their work, often bringing together unique mediums and techniques.

    》'Half Young Panda' Bordalo II 2022

    Bordalo II is an artist, born in Lisbon, who creates large installations from trash collected on the streets.

    》'Half Rabbit'

    The sculpture, which was brought to life by Portuguese artist Bordallo II (who often creates animal art using repurposed materials), serves as a subtle yet scathing critique of society’s wastefulness and its consequences for the natural environment. The art piece is also a call for increased social awareness of ecological sustainability.

    The sculpture is positioned on the building in such a way that the rabbit is seemingly folded in two, with one half being multicolored and the other unpainted, which serves to illustrate the materials’ original colors. It is for these reasons that the artwork is called the “Half Rabbit.” Metal pieces, street signs, and plastic containers are just some of the materials used to create the rabbit’s eyes, ears, and whiskers.
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