{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Street Art Cities","provider_url":"https://streetartcities.com","title":"Untitled by Add Fuel","description":"This work perfectly reflects the practice of Add Fuel (Diogo Machado), whose creative universe is defined by reinterpreting the cultural heritage of traditional Portuguese tiles through a contemporary, urban, and graphic design lens.Below, we detail how this piece connects to his main stylistic features:1. Tiles as Language and Cultural MatrixThe core of Add Fuel's approach lies in taking Portugal's ceramic heritage (tiles) and bringing it to the streets through urban art. In this work, he uses a monochromatic palette of white, black, and gray, emulating the details of traditional pottery. The cracked textures and organic patterns that form the design perfectly mimic the craquelure of antique ceramic glaze caused by the passage of time.2. Optical Illusion and the Play on Perception (Trompe-l'œil)One of the artist's most recurring techniques is playing with the viewer's perception. At first glance, the artwork appears as a geometric mosaic in the shape of a star (a tessellation inspired by the repetitive patterns of traditional floors or walls). However, upon closer inspection or when viewed from a distance, the distribution of the patterns reveals an optical illusion: the shadows and symmetrical shapes form a human face wearing glasses. This interplay between the abstract pattern and the hidden figure is a hallmark of his portfolio.3. From Vector to StencilWith a background in graphic design, Add Fuel's work stands out for its astonishing geometric complexity and attention to detail. To transfer his intricate digital vector designs to public walls, he uses multi-layered stencils. The clean lines, the precise mathematical symmetry of the star, and the perfect overlapping of shapes reveal this hybrid method, combining digital and manual techniques. 4. Symmetry and Exhibition FormatUnlike his large murals that cover entire facades, here the artist opts for a focused intervention in the form of a stamp or freestanding tile, cut out against a flat blue wall. The use of hexagonal or star-shaped forms allows him to isolate the piece and compel passersby to pause and focus on the detail. The lower right stamp with his signature (\"Rezende\"), organically integrated within the geometry of the piece, is another example of his obsession with aesthetic harmony and formal balance.","author_name":"Julian GD","author_url":"https://streetartcities.com/users/f2ecd9af-e061-490a-9d24-d2feec7622d4","thumbnail_url":"https://streetartcities.com/media/e/eef0a7ec-d3c8-493a-9ad8-a6ba7391f13e/1024.jpg","thumbnail_width":1024,"width":480,"height":480,"html":"","cache_age":3600}