Eduardo Kobra - Etnias

Assessment Task 2 Unit 2 - Street and Mural Art

Eduardo Kobra

By Brishti

Material and Conceptual Practice

• For the construction of the work, 1,800 litres of white acrylic paint, 700 litres of colored paint and around 3,000 spray cans and 7 hydraulic lifts were used

• Used a combination of various techniques through a mix of brushes, airbrushes and spray paints

• Used geometric shapes, and swirling effects, allowing the people in his artwork to be brought to life

Title of work: Etnias or Ethnicity Date finished: August 5, 2016 Medium: Ink, acrylic paint, spray paint, graphite Dimensions: 15m x 170m Location: Rio De Janeiro

Frames

Cultural Frame:

• Represents the collective interests of a cultural group, with the painting of five human faces

• Depicted as representatives of Indigenous people from five continents, in reference to the five Olympic rings

Subjective Frame:

• Kobra does want his viewers to respond emotionally to the work as his artwork evokes memories of past cultures that still resonate with audiences today

Title of work: Etnias or Ethnicity Date finished: August 5, 2016 Medium: Ink, acrylic paint, spray paint, graphite Dimensions: 15m x 170m Location: Rio De Janeiro

The Conceptual Framework

• Kobra worked collaboratively on this project for 12 hours daily for two months with his team

• He wanted to “help remind us that we are all different but all one: the human race." The mural brought an idea of the union of people

• He also says “We’re living through a very confusing time with a lot of conflicts. I wanted to show that we are all connected.”

Title of work: Etnias or Ethnicity Date finished: August 5, 2016 Medium: Ink, acrylic paint, spray paint, graphite Dimensions: 15m x 170m Location: Rio De Janeiro

Conclusion

• Eduardo Kobra’s street art has been able to elevate discussion and promote messages on a number of social, political, and environmental issues

• Known for addressing issues such as such as racism, violence and the use of firearms

• He is known for his colourful murals with unique designs, featuring historical figures and images with symbols of peace

Title of work: Etnias or Ethnicity Date finished: August 5, 2016 Medium: Ink, acrylic paint, spray paint, graphite Dimensions: 15m x 170m Location: Rio De Janeiro