BIOGRAFIA
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André Trafic is a Portuguese urban artist. Born in Lisbon in 1989, he
grew up and lived in Almada until about two years ago, when he moved to
Dortmund, Germany, in search of new adventures. From an early age he followed
in the footsteps of his father José António Silva (Ceramist), discovering years
later the power of graffiti's artistic expression. Today his language emerges
between murals, tiles and sculptures.
This contrast between the instantaneity of spray and the care and
patience intrinsic to a ceramic piece, gives him a unique versatility and sense
of time.
Each work is inspired by the dynamics of human existence, whether in
interpersonal relationships or in our relationship with nature and the space
around us. It is in this nest of constant self-exploration and experimentation
that connections between industry and nature emerge, where dialogues of harmony
blossom in an apparently chaotic world.
FESTIVAL MURO_LX
A água é um recurso escasso e essencial à vida, que deve ser utilizado de forma sustentável sem comprometer as necessidades dos ecossistemas, assim como a qualidade e disponibilidade para uso de gerações futuras. Em Portugal, o consumo de água divide-se em 75% no setor agricultura, 20% no setor urbano e 5% no setor industrial.
O setor da água enfrenta hoje desafios mais complexos e é indissociável do contexto de adaptação às alterações climáticas, sendo por isso fundamental a sua capacidade de resiliência face a fenómenos climatéricos cada vez mais extremos. Os episódios de escassez de água são cada vez mais frequentes e persistentes, sendo evidentes os ciclos de pluviosidade tendencialmente mais curtos. Nos meios urbanos estamos tão habituados à presença e à facilidade de acesso à água, que só damos conta da sua importância quando esta nos faz falta.
Contudo, o uso eficiente de água é hoje imperativo para evitar o desperdício deste precioso recurso, que é uma das bases da sustentabilidade económica, social e ambiental das sociedades.
André Trafic is a Portuguese urban artist. Born in Lisbon in 1989, he
grew up and lived in Almada until about two years ago, when he moved to
Dortmund, Germany, in search of new adventures. From an early age he followed
in the footsteps of his father José António Silva (Ceramist), discovering years
later the power of graffiti's artistic expression. Today his language emerges
between murals, tiles and sculptures.
This contrast between the instantaneity of spray and the care and
patience intrinsic to a ceramic piece, gives him a unique versatility and sense
of time.
Each work is inspired by the dynamics of human existence, whether in
interpersonal relationships or in our relationship with nature and the space
around us. It is in this nest of constant self-exploration and experimentation
that connections between industry and nature emerge, where dialogues of harmony
blossom in an apparently chaotic world.
