Artistic Highlights
- Artist: Artur Bordalo (Bordalo II)
- Work: “Cherry Mouse”
- Location: Estrada de Chelas, Lisbon, Portugal
- Event: Cor de Chelas Festival
- Origin Story: Influence from grandfather; background in painting and sculpture
- Materials Used: Discarded city waste, such as plastic items and scrap metal
- Objective: To promote environmental awareness and sustainability
Artur Bordalo, also known as Bordalo II, is a Lisbon-born artist recognized for his dynamic and innovative street art.
His recent masterpiece, “Cherry Mouse”, debuted to the public at Lisbon’s Cor de Chelas Festival, has infused the Estrada de Chelas area with vibrancy and artistic expression.
The essence of Bordalo II’s work lies in his choice of materials—every sculpture he crafts is made from what others might consider refuse, highlighting the conversation on consumer waste and its environmental toll.
Through “Cherry Mouse” and other similar sculptures, he not only decorates the city but also poses critical questions about the effects of consumerism on the planet.
He was propelled onto his artistic path by early exposure to art through his grandfather, transitioning from canvas painting to three-dimensional forms.
Bordalo II’s creations have become symbols of the dialogue between humanity and nature, inviting onlookers to contemplate their role in ecological conservation.
His endeavors in “trash art” have become articulate visual statements in the societal discourse on sustainability.
