Bordalo II 'Leopard' Special Edition Available

Artist: Bordalo II
Title: Leopard (Special Edition)
Medium: Hand Embellished Giclee Print
Size: 42 x 60 cm
Edition: UNIQUE
Prices: £1,250

Artur Bordalo, professionally known as Bordalo II, is a Portuguese street artist and activist who has gained international acclaim for his distinctive "Trash Animals" series. Born in Lisbon in 1987, his creative identity was deeply influenced by his grandfather, the painter Real Bordalo, from whom he inherited both his name and a foundational appreciation for traditional artistic techniques. Rather than following a conventional path, Bordalo II transitioned from graffiti and street art to a form of sculpture that utilizes the very materials responsible for environmental degradation. His work serves as a visceral critique of excessive consumerism and the global waste crisis that threatens the natural world.

The core of his practice involves scavenging urban detritus, including discarded plastic, scrap metal, old tires, and tangled wiring. He meticulously assembles these materials onto large-scale walls or freestanding structures to create three dimensional depictions of wildlife. These creatures are often local to the area where the mural is installed, highlighting the specific species most vulnerable to human pollution. By painting over these mounds of garbage with vibrant colors, he creates a stark visual irony where the beauty of the animal is built from the very refuse that kills it. This juxtaposition forces viewers to confront their own consumption habits and the lifecycle of the objects they discard. Through his global installations, Bordalo II transforms public spaces into stages for environmental advocacy, reminding urban populations that their waste does not simply disappear but actively displaces and destroys the natural habitats of the creatures with whom we share the planet.