ORIGINAL Caravel Painting

Inspired by Portuguese street artists who are often political, the street art on the pink building is an interpretation of their style. Referencing the Portuguese ‘Age of Discovery’ I highlight how this history shaped the diversity of Portuguese culture. Adapting Hokasai’s wave, I present Portuguese ships dominating the seas. The ocean is filled with authentic masks from Portuguese colonies and represent indigenous peoples. The Portuguese maritime expedition is shown as a tsunami enveloping everything in its path and hints at colonisation, exploitation and enslavement. The deliberately ornate architecture reminds us that it was the conquering of nations that led to grandiose buildings and a history of wealth and riches in Lisbon. Clothes and textiles decorated with indigenous patterns hang from the balconies, figures wear indigenous masks and the man is looking at his phone; these details serve to link colonial ancestry to modern society to celebrate Portuguese multiculturalism. This painting is framed with a white box frame and conservation non-reflective glass. The framed dimensions are 101cm W x 98cm H.

Painting:Watercolor on Paper

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:36.2 W x 35 H x 0.1 D in

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