Davide Alves

Born in Portugal in 1985, from the early years defined plastic as his primary expression form. Mostly using black and white language until the first contact with spray cans. This was a game changer as the use of new materials brought to his work an all new chromatic palette and an all new universe of possibilities. This close relation between the artist and his “weapon of choice” has only gotten stronger with the years, being that most of his creations are if not totally at least partially produced with spray paint and most of the canvas large walls. Although attending Visual Arts in the University of Évora considers himself to be mainly a self-taught artist. Learning technical skills with many great professionals he had the opportunity to collaborate with. Presented his first solo exhibition "reflexes" in Estremoz in 2008, since then participated in several collective projects over different countries, such as Portugal, Brazil, USA and UK. With clear influences of urban art, graffiti, surrealism and symbolism. Constantly developing combinations of original styles set in surreal universes blending classical and contemporary elements, mirroring society's beautiful chaos in its own unique perspective. " Creation is all about evolution. If I get stuck in one single style my creativity is limited to it, and I can't have that kind of boundaries in my work. As I believe art's purpose is to keep breaking them.”