COMVIDA mural for Muro Festival in Lisbon, Portugal. (detail) ’Invitation figures’ (figuras de convite) are cut-out panels of azulejos with life-size figures (footmen, noblemen or elegantly dressed ladies), usually placed in entrances of palaces. Widely used in the 18th and 19th centuries, their purpose was to welcome visitors. They can only be found in Portugal. The old area of Bairro Padre Cruz, where I painted this mural, is one of the most real and portuguese places I’ve had the pleasure to experience. I felt like I needed to create a welcoming experience. Carlos, Victor, Sr. Manel, Nuna da cerveja and so many other wonderful and real people, thank you. Thank you Andrião for the help on this one. Curated by @laraseixorodrigues (@mistakermaker) and promoted by GAU. Photos by Rui Gaiola (@ruigaiola) #addfuel #murolx2016
