Happy Thought for 24 January 2025

Have a Happy Thought: 

Art is about seeing the world in a different way, whether it is by making us look at every-day objects in a different light, or by how those things are presented. Here are a few examples of what I mean. 

 

  1. Using trees as a part of street art 

Artist: Fábio Gomes 

 

A beautiful mural by Fábio Gomes Trindade in Goiás, Brazil, portraying a young Black girl with a confident smile, framed by a vibrant green tree that forms her afro. The girl wears a yellow headband and hoop earrings, with pink floral patterns on the wall background. The fusion of natural greenery and painted art creates a harmonious and striking visual. 

Artist: Fábio Gomes 

 

A stunning mural by Fábio Gomes Trindade in Trindade, Brazil, honoring Rihanna. The artwork features a detailed portrait of Rihanna with her afro seamlessly integrated into the lush greenery of a large tree above. The vibrant background includes blue skies and nature-inspired elements, perfectly blending art and the environment. 

Artist: Fábio Gomes 

 

A vibrant mural by Fábio Gomes Trindade in Trindade, Brazil, featuring a portrait of a young child with braided hair and gentle curls framing their face. The background incorporates vivid tropical elements, such as green leaves and orange shapes, with the afro creatively extended using lush greenery above the wall. The bright colors and intricate details create a lively, harmonious blend of nature and art. 

Artist: Fábio Gomes 

  1. 2. I am always amazed by artists who, with a few strokes of a brush or a pencil, can evoke such complex imagery in our heads: 

dessins de chats en mouvement 

Image: Shou Xin 

 

 

Image: Shou Xin 

 

 

Image: Shou Xin 

 

Thanks to Street Art Utopia for introducing us to Fábio Gomes’ work 

And @brettezeleliquide for getting us to Shou Xin’s work 

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