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.
Situated in the Brazilian Highlands in the Meia Ponte River valley, Goiânia City is the capital of Goiás, a south-central Brazilian state. Goiânia has beautiful parks, a football stadium, agriculture, and nickel mining.
Goiânia also boasts a population of 1.3 million people, including artist Fábio Gomes Trindade. Fábio creates the most incredible street art, and recently, some of it has gone completely viral.
In particular, Trindade is well-known for the wall art he paints—authentically beautiful, detailed portraits of women and children—but that's not all. It's the intersection he creates between painting on walls and incorporating nearby trees into the very structure of each individual piece.
Trees and bushes alike become the hair of the people he paints intricate and stunning portraits of, combining urban lifestyles and aesthetics with the most beautiful components of nature. After taking over social media in Brazil, Fábio's work began to be noticed all over the world!
Fábio has said on Instagram that it all began when he saw a 20-year-old acerola tree and was overcome with inspiration. The tree had been planted in the backyard of a humble house in the city, and now, that tree is also part of the artist’s best-known work.
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 completely vital component of each stunning piece of artwork.
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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According to WideWalls:
"Today, Rio de Janeiro is considered to be a true mecca for graffiti artists in Latin America. 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.
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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According to WideWalls:
"Pixaçã, also known as “wall writings,” first began appearing in the 1940s and 50s as political statements written in tar and were often in response to the slogans painted by political parties across the streets."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.
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. As Dr. Susan David, an emotional agility expert, states, "Art has the power to evoke emotions and inspire change," which resonates with the impact of Trindade's work. You can explore more about the intersection of art and emotional well-being on her website Susan David.
