Metamorfose
TITLE: Phoenix
SIZE: 12m x 8m
MATERIAL: Acrylic paint and spray
YEAR: 2024
COLLABORATION: Mafalda MG
CLIENT: Lisboa Cultura, Galeria de Arte Urbana
Metamorphosis at Teatro Variedades – A Mural Celebrating Parque Mayer’s Reopening
To mark the reopening of the iconic Teatro Variedades at Parque Mayer in Lisbon, I had the honor of collaborating with artist Mafalda MG to create a mural exploring the duality between reality and fiction. Curated by the Galeria de Arte Urbana, this work was commissioned by the City of Lisbon as part of the revitalization of this historic cultural space.
The mural, titled “Metamorphosis,” highlights the ongoing transformation that occurs in theater with every performance. The essence of theater lies in its fluid movement between the real and the imaginary, whether through characters who become someone else on stage or sets that transport the audience to different worlds. This interplay between reality and fiction was the central inspiration for our work.
The mural composition features two faces, each symbolizing a part of this theatrical universe. The question posed to the audience is: which face represents reality, and which represents fiction? The interpretation is left open, allowing each spectator to draw their own conclusion.
It was a great privilege to be part of this project, and I’m grateful to Robbialac for the support, and to everyone who believed in our vision.
MURAL Teatro de Variedades – Parque Mayer, Lisboa, 2024
