Helio Bray 'The First Layer' (Black & Orange) Mixed Media Available

Artist: Helio Bray
Title: The First Layer (Black & Orange)
Medium: Aerosol. Acrylic, Pastel + Varnish on Cement
Size: 13 x 10 x 3 Inches
Edition: UNIQUE
Price: €2,300

  

Helio Bray is a Portuguese artist whose work represents a sophisticated intersection between traditional graffiti roots and modern abstract expressionism. Born in Lisbon in 1984, he began his creative journey on the streets, experimenting with spray cans and developing a signature style that eventually transitioned from the concrete walls of the city to the refined spaces of international galleries. His technique is characterized by a high degree of spontaneity and an intuitive approach to color. Rather than adhering to rigid structures or figurative constraints, he embraces the fluid nature of his mediums, often allowing paint to drip and bleed across the canvas in ways that suggest movement and organic growth.

The artist is particularly noted for his mastery of textures. By layering acrylics, spray paint, and various mixed media, he creates surfaces that possess a tactile quality and visual depth. This layering process reflects a constant state of evolution, where each new application of pigment interacts with the history of the marks beneath it. His palette ranges from vibrant, high-contrast neon tones to more subdued, earthy gradients, demonstrating a versatility that keeps his portfolio dynamic. While his origins are firmly planted in the subculture of street art, his current output explores complex emotional landscapes through abstraction. This shift has allowed him to connect with a broader audience, as his non-representational forms invite viewers to find their own personal meanings within the energetic splatters and carefully balanced compositions that define his current aesthetic.