{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Street Art Cities","provider_url":"https://streetartcities.com","title":"Untitled by SMILE","description":"This mural is a true reflection of the visual identity of SMILE (Ivo Santos), who stands out as one of the leading exponents of photorealism in the Portuguese urban art scene.The work connects with the pillars of his style through several technical and conceptual elements:1. Mastery of Photorealism and AnatomySMILE's work is widely recognized for his ability to reproduce anatomical textures with millimeter precision using spray paint. In this piece, the focus is entirely on the hands:Structural Detail: A meticulous study of skin folds, taut tendons, the volume of the knuckles, and wrinkles at the finger joints is evident.Lighting and Chiaroscuro: The artist uses a transition between soft shadows and sharp highlights to give the hands an almost sculptural, three-dimensional volume, making the skin appear realistic on a large scale. 2. Expressiveness and Tactile SensationA constant in SMILE's style is the use of body language to convey profound psychology. Instead of painting a traditional face, the artist opts for an absence of features hidden behind physical gestures. The weight and pressure of the hands on the eyes and cheeks convey an immediate emotional charge—anguish, introspection, or distress—which perfectly aligns with the purpose of the Rostos do Muro Azul project, focused on raising awareness about mental health.","author_name":"Julian GD","author_url":"https://streetartcities.com/users/f2ecd9af-e061-490a-9d24-d2feec7622d4","thumbnail_url":"https://streetartcities.com/media/9/9b779bd9-3cd4-40e9-896e-f08525301d4d/1024.jpg","thumbnail_width":1024,"width":480,"height":480,"html":"","cache_age":3600}