Sophia by Daniel Eime, Graça, Lisbon, May 2017
This mural in the Graça area of Lisbon is the work of Portuguese street artist, Daniel Eime. It is a portrait of the poet Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen (1919 – 2004), who was strongly associated with the area of Graça. She won many prizes for her works, was translated into several languages, and now has the viewpoint in Graça named after her.
One of her works, Portrait of an unknown princess:
“For her to have such a slender neck
For her wrists to bend like flower stems
For her eyes to be so clear and direct”
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Eime is particularly know for his portraits, which are mainly created using stencils. In interviews he often comments that it is the design and cutting of the stencil that is the hardest part, but even painting using such detailed stencils must be challenging.
Copyright Debbie Smyth, 1 June 2020
Enjoying street art has become a regular event on my travels around the world: more of my findings can be seen here
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I wonder if a computer was used to create the subtle combination of tiny strokes that merge and become a grey-scale image in your eyes from a distance. It’s an amazing technique, however it’s renedered.
be well… mae at maefood.blogspot.com
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I wonder if a computer was used to create the subtle combination of tiny strokes that merge and become a grey-scale image in your eyes from a distance. It’s an amazing technique, however it’s renedered.
be well… mae at maefood.blogspot.com
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I don’t know – I think the stencil is produced manually, but not sure
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I love street art. I have discovered it catches my attention immediately, which is presently shorter than that of a gold fish. I enjoy the fact that along with gorgeous pictures, you add so many details- artist , technique, background and quotes. Your posts are amazing!
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Thank you for your very kind comment. I love street art too – there is so much variety out there. And the skill these artists have is amazing.
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He’s a great artist! I had never seen this one, but there are two of his murals in Cascais.
Sophia was a great writer, one of her sons is also a known journalist and author in Portugal (Miguel Sousa Tavares).
Thanks for participating Debbie.
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I looked at some of her work and liked it – but I wish I could have read it in Portuguese
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Amazing ❤️
Regards, Teresa
https://mywanderings.travel.blog/
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c’est très beau, très impressionnant et la technique étonnante.
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I am envious of such skill!
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I’m almost stunned by the beauty of that mural. I’ve heard some muralists use stencils, but to my knowledge, this is the first I’m aware of. It’s beautiful and so apparently is her work.
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Ah, great!
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I love this!
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amazing
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