EDUARDO KOBRA

The red thread across the work of Brazilian- born artist Eduardo Kobra is his kaleidoscopic art. He is using squares and triangles to bring people to life, usually in larger-than- life murals. Within the geometric forms, he mixes striking colors, which draws attention to all of his work, whether it is displayed in a gallery or on a city wall. Kobra wants to democratize art by turning the streets into a big open-air gallery. The artist transforms cityscapes with his art and continuously creates a stark contrast between his paintings and the settings they are found in. His use of brushes, airbrush and spray cans brings to life famous people and historical figures but also pays a tribute to the anonymous faces spanning different cultures, traditions and ethnicities. Kobra manages to underline the true beauty of all of his subjects. The artist uses methodical grid planning to complete his larger- than- life portraits. One of them, created during the Olympics in Brazil, is now the largest graffiti work on record. Many of his works include a message of unity and acceptance of others. His work can be seen on different continents.