Pixote Mushi - URIHI
Pixote Mushi - URIHI
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- Signed, Numbered, Limited edition
- 50x70 (cm)
- Offset Lithograph
Edition of 50 - 2022.
The print is brand new and has been stored flat. Comes with a certificate of authenticity on a sticker that you can decide to paste at the back of the print, frame or keep separate.
URIHI, translating to "forest-land" in Yanomami, symbolizes a living entity threatened by exploitation. Indigenous peoples face violence and extractivism while fighting to protect ancestral lands. PIXOTE's portrait of Urihi embodies this essence, transcending violence with luminous tranquility. Vibrant colors and deep meditation connect viewers to nature's wisdom. While hints of red evoke violence, bright hues infuse life into the composition. The artwork invites viewers to join this connection and find inspiration in Urihi's peaceful presence. We hope it serves as a reminder of the urgent need to protect indigenous lands and the wisdom they hold. Let Urihi inspire you to embrace harmony with nature in your daily life."
About the artist
Pixote Mushi is a prominent Brazilian visual artist whose identity and poetics are deeply influenced by Brazil's cultural, social and historical diversity. He began his artistic career in the late 1990s through graffiti in his hometown of Diadema. With a degree in computer graphics from the Instituto Criar de TV e Cinema, he worked as a 3D modeler for around 10 years. In 2014, he decided to dedicate himself to developing his own work, taking part in studies led by Walter Nomura (Tinho) and at the Lasar Segall studio, where he deepened his research into woodcuts.
His work gained strength as he explored his ancestral roots in Juazeiro do Norte, Ceará, finding inspiration in Brazilian cultural traditions and folk art. His creations reflect influences from his black and indigenous origins, integrating elements of Graffiti, strong strokes and symmetrical compositions with a color palette that harmonizes primary and earthy tones. Pixote's work is also marked by influences from movements such as the armorial movement, cubism and modernism.
Today, Pixote Mushi is recognized as one of the main exponents of Brazilian urban art, participating in important festivals and projects, as well as creating murals in Brazil and abroad. In his studio, he produces a variety of works, including oil, acrylic and mixed media paintings, woodcuts, sculptures and digital art. In addition to his artistic production, Pixote works as an art educator and cultural producer in Diadema, SP