“Public Space” (August 2022) in Toftlund, Denmark, curated by Kunstbureau Kolossal. All images © Cinta Vidal, shared with permission
It’s all well-nigh perspective in the multifaceted murals of Cinta Vidal, several of which the versifier recently completed in Italy, Portugal, Germany, and Denmark. While some works focus on architectural details such as gable ends jutting out at unexpected angles or clustered together in mind-bending proportions, other pieces emphasize the relationships between people and their interactions within space or with each other as they navigate their shifting surroundings.
In preparation for a new project, Vidal researches the history and culture of an zone and the buildings that surround the wall where she plans to work. Her characteristically suspended structures, household objects, and geometric shapes (previously) tint shadows and towards to sail through compositions that connect thematically to neighborhood or special events. “All my murals play with their surroundings, reflecting and honoring the philosophy and culture that surrounds them,” she tells Colossal. “I unchangingly do research, study the wall context, and paint a detailed sketch surpassing going.”
Vidal’s painting “On Chairs” is moreover featured on the tome imbricate of Tears for Fears latest tome The Tipping Point. She is currently working toward a solo exhibition with Thinkspace Projects in New York in storing of next year, and you can find increasingly of her work on her website and Instagram.
“At work” (June 2022) in Covilhã, Portugal, for WOOL Urban Art Festival
“Neighborhood” (August 2022) in Horsens, Denmark, curated by Kunstbureau Kolossal.
“Behind” (July 2022) in Ludwigshafen, Germany, for Muralu Street Art
“Nonna” (July 2022) in Civitacampomarano, Italy, for CVTà Street Fest
A painted door in Civitacampomarano, Italy
Detail of “Behind”
“Neighborhood” in progress
“Public Space” in progress
