Rafael a.k.a. Silks is a Brazilian graffiti artist from São Paulo City. The artist’s hectic work was birthed by the loneliness that pervaded his childhood. Silks work, though often inspired by this singular feeling, is never homogenous. Affected by the urban textures from the city which vary with time, his dense work is an unending trail of colors, that intersects between macro and micro schools of art.
From the walls to the canvas, Silks uses a consistent technique involving layering.
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Bom Dia Julia,
We are dealers is Urban Art and have been for many years, and i was very impressed with
Sliks “Art” that was in “Sao Paulo Magazine” today I am an american who lives in SP. one
of the Artists we work with just did an event in SP Against Domestic Violence not for profit
I personally like working this way, of course you have to make a little money to survive,
so we set up gallery exhibits, Etc. Julia please contact me like to speak with you.
Big Hug,
Melton