"Jose Alves 1941"

This mural is a tribute to José Alves, an emblematic figure from Porto.

For 72 years, he’s been selling potato chips at the beach in Foz, Porto.

While painting this wall I myself relived many of childhood memories at the beach.

I decided to make his picture in this wall, to celebrate him as part of the collective memories of the people that, throughout this 72 years spent their summer days at the beach in Foz.

Later I invite him to come for the exhibition opening day and even tried to reach is family to help me convince him without success.

Yet, in the opening day I had a big surprise. He was there with his family.

It's people like José that makes Porto so unique and they should never be forgotten.