Brazilian Artist Uses Real Trees In Portraits Of Women And The Incredible Work Is Being Admired Globally
Brazil has a rich history of graffiti and street art, and Fábio is clearly among the talented artists worth discussing.
Fábio Gomes Trindade has turned ordinary walls in Brazil into something people cannot stop sharing. His portraits are detailed on their own, but the real surprise comes from the way he folds living trees and bushes into each piece.
Based in Goiânia, the Brazilian artist blends street art with nature in a way that makes each mural feel alive. The result has drawn attention far beyond his city, with his work spreading quickly across social media and earning admiration around the world.
One tree in particular helped spark the idea that made his work so recognizable, and that moment changed everything.
Fábio's work is undeniably incredible and has even been noticed by famous people like Hollywood actress Viola Davis and Beyoncé’s mother, Tina Knowles.
fabiogomestrindadeWhen Viola Davis re-posted one of Fábio’s portraits, she said she “loved it.”
fabiogomestrindadeKnowles, Beyoncé's mother, told her 3+ million social media followers that it was: “a beautiful way to use a tree.”
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Whenever it's time for Fábio to create a new piece, the first step for the talented artist is to choose a location. He seeks places with a presence of lush trees or flowering bushes, as they are critical to the artwork he creates.
The next step for the Brazilian artist is to create portraits in a highly detailed graffiti style. The faces of the people, often inspired by real individuals, are complemented by the nearby trees and bushes, which are a vital component of each stunning piece of artwork.
That mix of paint and greenery is what makes his work stand out so quickly.
Additionally, not everything Fábio creates that is well-loved is a portrait at all. He's a very busy and accomplished artist in Brazil.
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In an interview with Travel Noire, Fábio said:
“I am really happy and surprised by the positive reactions to my art; this inspires me to keep doing what I love and making a living off it.”
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Brazil has a prominent and fascinating history regarding relationships with graffiti.
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Brazil's second-largest city is one of a kind in many ways, but when it comes to street art, there is no place like Rio."
Rio de Janeiro, which is touted as having the world's bluest sky, is one of the most popular places for Latin American graffiti artists, but São Paulo also has highly esteemed graffiti artists. Clearly, Goiânia has joined those prestigious ranks, much thanks to Fábio and his breathtaking work.
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Brazil's street art scene has plenty of history behind it.
Artistically speaking, graffiti is often very effective at expressing the social, political, and economic discontent of people.
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Graffiti was decriminalized in Brazil in 2007.
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Today, graffiti is a way of life for the Brazilian people.
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New York (USA) is considered, historically speaking, to be the birthplace of graffiti, but according to Wide Walls:
"Brazil was a pioneer in something called “Pixaçã” – a pre-form of graffiti that consisted of tagging done in a distinctive, cryptic style."
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Pixaçã is regarded as the inspiration or even the foundation of the work of many Brazilian street artists, as well as street artists from outside Brazil and those visiting Brazil. In fact, one of the most famous instances of street art making noise was from French artist JR, who famously painted the eyes and portraits of women who had lost their loved ones during violence with the police across Rio de Janeiro’s Providência favela.
That history still shapes the way people see graffiti in Brazil today.
Graffiti and street art are extremely prominent in Brazil today.
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WideWalls reports:
"Art has always been the best form of expression; however, in times of social and political problems and conflicts, the power of art becomes especially important. Brazil, being a country with a long-lasting problem of poverty, found a way to deal with the everyday struggles and pressures."Read more about WideWalls' report on the history and power of Brazilian street art here.
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Fábio Gomes Trindade has created art that has become an important part of Brazilian street art, transcending Brazilian culture and touching many corners of the world.
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Among our hopes for the future, we are compelled to count on seeing more of the street art that Fábio Gomes Trindade has to offer the world. Whether famous, Oscar-winning actresses share his pieces or not... we're here for all of it and then some.
His work is only getting harder to ignore.
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