Although it is very necessary to know the existence of electrical boxes, a huge gray or green box standing abruptly on the street is somewhat unsightly in the eyes of artists or ordinary citizens, so many street artists Start transforming electrical boxes in corners of the city. Today, the task of beautifying the electrical box is handed over to Portuguese artist Diogo Machado. He uses delicate spray painting skills to make the electrical box look quite classical~
Perhaps you have seen this style of totem before and feel very familiar with it, but don’t know what’s special about it. Then through Machado’s creation, you can learn more about it. It turns out that this kind of tiles is called "Azulejo" in Portugal and Spain, which means "fine stone". It originates from the traditional art of Spain and Portugal. Artists mostly create carved totems on tiles and buildings, almost They are all mainly blue. This beautiful and noble artistic tile was brought to all parts of the world for sale during the Age of Navigation. After centuries of transmission, it has almost become one of the representative cultures of Portugal.
Diogo Machado teamed up with the non-profit organization Mistaker Maker to use this classic Portuguese tile to beautify the city. Therefore, the electrical boxes that can be seen everywhere in the city and are very obtrusive have become excellent canvases, and he beautifullyThe novel tile pattern paired with the dilapidated walls symbolizes the decline of Portuguese history and culture, and hopes that young people can pay attention to related issues again. Although the meaning behind the creation is a bit heavy, the works presented are very gorgeous and delicate, and many tourists still go here to take pictures. Moreover, they look for creative locations in Portugal every year. For example, old houses in the ancient city have also become the artist’s creative canvas. If you have the opportunity to visit Portugal and see this series of creations on the street, don’t forget to follow them. Take a group photo~
