Daniel Marceli is a Chilean street artist who comes from Chiloé, a fisherman island known for its salmons and the characteristic landscapes. He started to paint in the 1998 communicating religious and social message of his place of birth. Taking inspiration from the local aesthetics, he mixes it with his imagination creating a magic atmosphereContinue reading
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Mural by Martin Ron in collaboration with Rikis and Painters in Valparaiso, Chile
Argentinian street artist Martin Ron is known around the world for his style called Urban Surrealism. He is specialised in the creation of large scale murals which are defined surrealistic because they are situations of fantasy but painted with a hyper realistic style that makes you feel the situation is really happening. Starting from theContinue reading
Mural by Dasic & Okuda in Valparaiso, Chile
This mural is the result of a collaboration between Chilean street artist Dasic Fernandez and Spanish Okuda. The photorealism of Dasic’s work, who takes inspiration from the everyday life, is connected with the geometric forms of Okuda’s style which he uses to blend with organic elements. Dasic is inspired by the impressionism and this influenceContinue reading
“Leaving things behind”by Dhear in Valparaiso, Chile
Urban art very often is a media to change the identity of an area and this case is a great example. Cerro Polanco in Valparaiso, Chile, is considered the “ghetto” of the city. The initiative Polanco Graffestival made a requalification of the zone bringing artists from around the world and transforming the city into theContinue reading
“Young Girl” by Mr Papillon in Valparaiso, Chile
Valparaiso is la mecca for street art, every corner or alley is a perfect space for the artists to leave their own mark. Walking into a little passage, Leighton 229 in Cerro Alegre, you can find this colourful painting by French artist Mr Papillon. It’s a vibrant mural about a gorgeous young girl who isContinue reading
“La mamie” by Ella & Pitr in Valparaiso, Chile
Duo French street artists Ella & Pitr, also known as Papiers Peintres, create a universe of giants, objects and animals represented by a very personal and spontaneous style. Ella & Pitr work on the roofs, squares, walls and natural places using different techniques depending on the surface where they paint. Their characters seem to comeContinue reading