The lambe-lambe technique emerged as a form of subversion in 1960s France and has since spread globally, making its mark on the gray and deteriorated walls of cities. Amidst moss, fungus, and drip stains, images created through various techniques capture the profound feelings of their creators.
In this brief context, the MUDDA collection encompasses these experiences, leading you to search through the debris for the impressions of Tio (Rogério), a Goiânia artist. With the skill of habit, Tio uses diluted glue to paint over cement and old paint, conveying part of his message to the human hearts dwelling in a neglected space.
Despite its simplicity, the paper is the same as used in schools, and the paint is the same as found in stationery stores. Together, they form unique, transitive, and versatile works. Stencils are made from X-ray sheets or transparencies for overhead projectors, cut with handmade tools like scalpels, styluses, or pencil sharpeners.
As a pioneer in the fight against construction companies and speculators, Rogério, an artist residing at MUDDA long before its inception, speaks about where he draws inspiration for his posters:
"Lambe is street art for the street, so it's my art for everyone."
The characters painted by Tio reflect people he admires, inviting viewers to draw their own conclusions.
It seems that walking through the city is only possible for those who cannot call an Uber. Wireless JBL speakers soundtrack our home lives, fluent Alexas discuss art and music, and Netflix allows us to jump to the next episode. In contrast to the digital interruptions, lambe is paint on paper, combining form, concept, technique, and inspiration with colors like blue, green, red, and black, creating enduring art.
Rogério is one of the many transient occupants who allow their works to endure in the elements. There are others as well. As long as there are buildings, there will always be space for more and more... Spread across the newly named rooms, artists such as Peralta and Kayke Fernandez also made their mark there long before yesterday.
"I like to draw people and always include an older characteristic, like the payphone, just like that."
There are distinctions among various forms of street art—sometimes it's lambe, sometimes graffiti, sometimes tagging or street art—but lambe, as a pre-produced art form, tends to be less marginalized and quicker to install. It is a process that reflects the artist’s time in their studio.
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