Vhils 葡萄牙人, 1987
Platform Series #02, 2026
Glazed ceramic tiles
140 x 100 cm
55 1/8 x 39 3/8 in
55 1/8 x 39 3/8 in
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This work uses metro tiles as its support, the individual ceramic units forming a fragmented yet coherent image. The black-and-white composition immediately evokes the raw, contrasted aesthetic of early twentieth-century...
This work uses metro tiles as
its support, the individual ceramic units forming a fragmented yet coherent
image. The black-and-white composition immediately evokes the raw, contrasted
aesthetic of early twentieth-century urban photography and engraving, while
integrating the textured reality of a metro station. The upper portion clearly
depicts the familiar signage of the Parisian metro (“PROCHAIN ARRÊT” and
“CHÂTELET”), anchoring the work in a specific urban context. The human faces
emerging from the carved surfaces convey a sense of anonymity and collective
experience, reflecting the myriad of individuals who daily traverse these
public spaces.