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Vale_Stencil105. Vale_StencilValérian Lenud, best known as VALÉ, is a contemporary street artist whose passion for capturing the essence of different cultures and communities shines through his work. Born in France in 1990, VALÉ’s travels around the world serve as the foundation for his stunning artworks. His art blends traditional portraiture with a colorful, street-art aesthetic, showcasing his experiences and thoughts through his lens.
 In addition to cultures, VALÉ is dedicated to representing global issues in his paintings. Children’s rights, peace in conflict zones,
 and environmental sustainability are recurring themes he passionately portrays,
 aiming to raise awareness and inspire positive change. VALÉ’s portraits are a celebration of the vibrancy of life and a call to action,
 reminding us of the importance of preserving our shared heritage and experiences. In addition, Valérian also engages in social projects and community initiatives, working with local communities to bring awareness and celebrate their unique stories and cultures. 
 Whether he is creating large-scale murals, spontaneous street pieces on city walls or more intimate canvases, VALÉ’s work is characterized by his ability to bring color and life to the urban landscape and capture the essence of the world around him, with a commitment to using his art to bring people together. Valérian collaborates with social projects, street-art festivals, galleries and brands around the world. His artworks can be found in France, México, Australia, Thailand, USA, Japan, Norway, Netherlands, Spain, Monaco, Argentina, Chile and Colombia. He has been covered in various street-art books and in newspapers
such as Forbes, StreetArt NYC, Konbini or C’est de l’Art.
SMILE106. SMILEIvo Santos was born in Lisbon in 1985. From a very young age he was interested in drawing, driven by his mother, it was through two cousins that interest turned into passion. In the 1990s, through the film Beat Street and the sounds of Vanilla Ice, Kriss Kross or MC Hammer, discovers the love for Hip Hop Culture, embracing Graffiti as the following strand. At the beginning of the new millennium he risks spray painting for the first time, using the pseudonym SMILE, with cans from a hardware store. Not obtaining the desired result, he dedicates the following couple of years to perfecting the technique and materials. In 2001, when he returns to the streets, he immediately demonstrates his talent, winning the Odivelas Graffiti Contest the following year. From there, several interventions arise, mostly for the Ramada Parish Council, where he lived. Its national projection takes place in 2004, when virtually unknown to the community in general, it categorically wins the Oeiras Graffiti Contest, the most important event on that date. This is followed by second place in 2005 and 2006 revalidates the title, cementing its name in the Portuguese artistic elite, reaching international status in 2009, by winning a contest in Barcelona, against consecrated names in world graffiti. The decision to professionalize his art brought him works for such distinct entities as Nissan, Mc Donald's, Billabong, Red Bull, among many others, as well as the sponsorship of Casio G- SHOCK, Sollac Tintas, NEW ERA, Monte Campo and CANON. It also became a regular presence in reports on urban culture in general and graffiti in particular, both on the four main television channels in Portugal and on radio and the internet. High point of his activity as an urban artist obtained it in 2013, where his intervention in the gable of a building in Loures, portraying a young man with a complicated medical history, generated a wave of media solidarity that resulted in the resolution of the problem. The "Bartolo" mural will forever be referenced as a case study of how urban art can help solve social dramas. The internationalization of his art has been taking place, with invitations to participate in events in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Malta and Brazil. At the same time, he created the First Art Atelier&Gallery, a space open to the public, and which serves as a place for exhibition and presentation of projects (visual and/or sound) of national and foreign artists. He is currently the President of ACUParte, a Non-Profit Cultural Association, which aims to promote and energize Urban Culture throughout the country, through experimentation, innovation and development in Visual, Performing and Sound Arts. It currently resides in the parish of Pontinha, in the Municipality of Odivelas.
Rocket01114. Rocket01Rocket01 is a highly accomplished street artist and mural painter with over two decades of experience in the field. Originating from Sheffield, UK, Rocket01 currently resides in Portugal where he operates a studio in the northern city of Porto. With a unique and recognisable style, Rocket01's work has gained recognition globally. He began as a graffiti artist in 1994 and quickly distinguished himself with his signature letter style incorporating realism and 3D elements. Later on, he transitioned to larger-scale mural projects, traveling worldwide to bring his art to diverse communities. In his early graffiti years, he painted Sheffield's abandoned buildings, working alone in solitude. These hidden works became a crucial period of growth and experimentation, allowing him to refine his artistic skills and explore different styles. Despite remaining underground and unseen by the public, this time shaped his artistic identity and laid the foundation for future achievements. Today, Rocket01 has shifted his focus to murals, studio work, and canvas paintings, where he explores his passion for dreamy sci-fi retro surrealism. His paintings often touch on themes of environmentalism, technology, science, and the natural world, inviting viewers to interpret and connect with his art in their own way. Rocket01's artwork is instantly recognisable for its distinctive colour palette, which draws inspiration from the colours found in plant life. Although he initially used a combination of red and green hues, he has since expanded his use of colour to include turquoise and pink shades, among others. This limitless approach to colour allows Rocket01 to create truly unique and striking pieces that showcase his creativity and artistic talent. Throughout his work, Rocket01 frequently incorporates the peace sign and CND badge as symbols of environmental and social consciousness. He also includes helmets, headwear, and animals as representations of the natural world and human progress. Rocket01's painting techniques are as unique as his style. He specialises in using spray cans on canvas using a specially modified cap to achieve incredibly fine, almost hairline strokes. While it can be a challenging and time-consuming process, it's the method that Rocket01 has perfected over time, allowing him to maintain a connection to his street art roots. With his dedication to his craft and unique artistic style, Rocket01 is truly a standout figure in the world of street art and mural painting.
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