Artist Feature: Lelo

João Lelo, an artist from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil has just released a short clip capturing the process of his most recent mural outside of Galeria Choque Cultural in São Paulo. Check out the video below, I especially like the heavy use of patterns and bright, bold colors in his work.

Galeria Choque Cultural in São Paulo

“His work, which used to be a strong reflection of his childhood influences such as cartoons and videogames, has matured through the study of artists – mostly from the art nouveau and cubism movements – into a world of human or animal images morphing into each other in an extremely surreal way. His goal is to create a modern mythology in perfect connection with the urban everyday life.” – http://www.leloart.com/

I really love this piece titled Queen of the Sea. Collage and acrylics on canvas.

Mi Bandida, Latex and spraypaint on wall. Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

So perfect I can’t find no double, Latex and spraypaint on wall. Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Wolf/King, Rio de Janeiro

All hail my hands, Latex and spraypaint on wall. Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Queen/Bird, Latex and spraypaint on wall. Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil