Pelicans by Bordalo II, Lisbon, March 2020
This 3D mural is unmistakably the work of Bordalo II. His striking creations are made of garbage found in the city and he has the skill to turn them into art. These pelicans are a great addition to his ever-growing catalogue, and I think this was only completed about a week before I spotted it.
This piece was commissioned by the local Associação Mutualista Montepio and it pops out of a wall right next to the Elevator de Santa Justa. Getting a photo wasn’t easy as the crowds and queues for the lift never abate.
Copyright Debbie Smyth, 11 May 2020
Enjoying street art has become a regular event on my travels around the world: more of my findings can be seen here
For even more art, pop over to see Sami at Monday Mural
Bordalo II is a great portuguese artist! I didn’t know this one.
He is amazing! 🙂
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Yes he’s a real talent. I think was quite a recent addition.
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Interesting. I’m sure it is awesome to see it in 3-D.
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The ultimate recycling. 🙂
janet
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This is one great idea using recyclable materials.
Regards, Teresa
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I love seeing someone take positive action, on what can be a depressing topic
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He’s a very talented artist and a great recycler too. Love his artwork!
Love this new piece, he has a few around Lisbon.
Thanks for participating Debbie.
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We need this here, too!
Once a year people are to get all the junk from the streets.
I always wonder why, Those who dump it will never learn anyways, nor does the city!
Sometimes I carry my junk for a kilometre or more.
Great mural.
Very artistic and maybe you reach people that way.
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Well done for persevering, Debbie…amazing art!
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This is simply stunning. And just yesterday I wasted a part of my life watching a clip on youtube about the 10 top reasons why not to visit Germany by an American halfwit and no. 2 was: “every wall is covered in graffiti”. a) not true b) I wish.
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I know how you feel! As regards YouTube and graffiti. Some of the art that is fund on the streets is wonderful, and may of the messages are very important
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That’s astonishing. I’ve not come across his work before.
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He’s largely in Portugal – I’ve only actually seen his work in Lisbon. The first time I discovered him was a giant bee https://travelwithintent.com/2018/03/31/one-mans-trash/ at the LX Factory, and saw a few more on my last trip. Sometimes 3D murals, sometimes full sculptures.
He definitely travels for street art festivals though, and I think he is getting a lot more commissions now. I can see there are giant pieces are far afield as Tahiti, LA, Canada, Tenerife, Brighton, Paris, Nancy, ….
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Simply wonderful. And yet another excuse to visit Lisbon … one day.
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It’s amazing the effect he achieves, Debs 🙂 🙂
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Isn’t it! He reckons he has repurposed 62 tons or rubbish since 2012
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Wow! 🙂 🙂
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