Os Gemeos 'Whole Train' (Graffiti Tag) Print Available

Artist: Os Gemeos
Title: Whole Train (Graffiti Tag)
Medium: Giclee Print
Size: 70 x 50 cm
Edition: 100
Price: €850

Os Gemeos (Portuguese for "The Twins") refers to the identical twin brothers Otávio and Gustavo Pandolfo, born in São Paulo, Brazil, in 1974. They began their artistic journey with graffiti in 1987, emerging from the local hip hop scene in the traditional district of Cambuci and developing a unique visual language that would soon gain international recognition.

Their artwork is immediately identifiable by its distinct, long limbed, yellow skinned characters that often inhabit surreal, dreamlike narratives. The inspiration for their style is deeply rooted in Brazilian culture, including folklore, music, and the vibrant life of urban São Paulo, which they depict with bold colors and playful imagery. The twins see their work as a window into a shared, imaginative universe known as "Tritrez," a personal realm of magic and dreams.

Their output is diverse and spans both public and institutional settings. They are celebrated for monumental murals that transform urban landscapes in over thirty countries, from large scale building facades in New York and Berlin to massive industrial silos in Vancouver.

Beyond the street, OSGEMEOS seamlessly transition their work into the fine art world, with paintings, sculptures, and multi media installations exhibited in prestigious museums and galleries, including the Tate Modern, the Museum of Contemporary Art Los Angeles, and a significant survey show at the Hirshhorn Museum in Washington, D.C.. Their practice challenges the traditional boundaries between street art and high art, showing that the vibrant energy of the street can thrive within the confines of a museum.

The brothers work in a state of creative synchronicity, often improvising and building upon each other's ideas in a unique collaborative process. Their work, which has included a commission to paint the Brazilian national team's airplane for the 2014 World Cup, invites viewers into their rich, imaginative world, blending personal narratives with universal themes of human connection and fantasy.