Not every great piece of art is hung from the walls of a
fancy museum with marble walls and ancient artifacts. In fact, some of the most
incredible art can be found on the streets of Portugal. Portugal is known as the birthplace of
graffiti, and with so many street artists in one location it takes a lot to be
recognized as one of the best at the craft.
Odeith, a talented Portuguese street artist who creates 3D
graffiti that literally appears to be floating in the air, is one of the best.
Odeith’s careful skills ensure each 3D masterpiece tricks the eye into thinking
the artwork is leaping off of the wall and into the street. Take your time
looking at the photos, as there is such more to analyze and dissect. Check out
his stunning street art below!
Each distinct piece is full of detailing and bright
illusions that take time to fully soak in. Notice how his paintings appear to
cast shadows and give off light, making the 3D quality of his work that much
more spectacular.
In an interview with Bored Panda Odeith revealed, “I was
kind of tired of the conventional regular 3D letters so I was always searching
for something original. I got my first leg from one letter coming out of the
wall. Since then, I’ve always been trying to reach a new level.” And a new
level Odeith has certainly reached with his latest works of dramatic street
art.
Born in 1976, Odeith picked up his first spray can in the
mid 1980’s. Yet it wasn’t until the 1990’s that his love for spray painting
really took off, right alongside the boom of street art taking place in
Portugal at this same time.
He started small, sketching out works of art on local street
walls and train tracks. His talents showed through clearly and before long he
was given the opportunity to create large murals in Damaia, Carcavelos, along
with other social housing neighborhoods, including Santa Filomena, Cova da
Moura, and 6 de Maio.
From early on Odeith showed great interest in shading, which
he started calling “sombre 3D.” His overall goal is to create images and
messages that stand out for their realism, as well as technical skill.
Odeith explains how his work has developed and grown over
the years. If you look at some of his first work compared to his street art
today, you can see the changes in both his artwork and style as the years go
by.
Odeith has always loved art, but he has never taken any art
lessons. At only 15 he dropped out of school and worked hard to pursue his
dreams as a street artist. He says, “I think everyone is capable of anything –
you just really need to want to do it.”
Working with spray paint isn’t the easiest tool of all, and
it takes a lot of practice to get it just right. Odeith explains, “It takes a
lot of time to reach a higher level of perfection. Spray paint to a lot of
artists may be a big headache, to know how to get the quality you desire.”
Odeith’s advice to anyone out there aspiring towards a
dream, “Never quit your dreams if you’re a dreamer. And sometimes, it may take
a few years to earn credibility.”
It took Odeith some time but he has certainly earned
credibility in his field today. He now has a portfolio full of large-scale
projects for names such as, Coca-Cola, Samsung, London Shell, and many more.
Thanks for the inspiration and the incredible 3D street art,
Odeith!
Via :
Themindunleashed.org