And What Remains is Art. Artist Alexandre Farto, aka Vhils, Scratches The Surface.

Artist Vhils What Remains

 

In a similar manner as Michelangelo’s removing the excess from the block of marble allowing the figure to emerge, artist Vhils What Remains are portraits created by removing plaster, brick, wood and cement from surfaces.

Artist Vhils What Remains

Artist Vhils What Remains

Artist Vhils What Remains

Born in Portugal, Alexandre Farto aka Vhils, removes plaster, brick, wood and other wall surfaces in situ and what remains from the excavation, with the addition of a little paint in some instances, are evocative portraits. His work can be found on walls, buildings and other surfaces, turning what many term ‘vandalism’ into portraits for all to see.

artist VHILs

Artist Vhils What Remains

Artist Vhils What Remains

Shown in this post are a selection of these types of works by Vhils from cities all over the world, such as Moscow, London, Portugal, Italy, Berlin and New York.

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in situ sculpture

Artist Vhils What Remains

Artist Vhils What Remains

Artist Vhils What Remains

He has also applied the same technique indoors for other installations:

Artist Vhils What Remains

Artist Vhils What Remains

Alexandre Farto also works with many other materials to create several types of art. To see more of his work, visit his website.

alexandre farto what remains

images in this post courtesy of Vera Cortes, Lazarides, and the artist.