Photos of the Street Art exchange Project

Dalata, street art artist from Belo Horizonte, Brazil, came to Amsterdam last year as part of the R.U.A. exchange project initiated by Caramundo and Central de Cultura. In front of one of his paintings at Heesterveld in Amsterdam Southeast.

Two quotes by a Dutch artist involved in the project and a coordinator:

The last months were refreshing and instructive and oh so nice! After this period I’m not only having a renewed motivation and encouragement regarding my artwork but I also have two new friends! During the workshops I learnt a lot. Dalata taught me how to work with the spray cans whilst Gais taught me to widen up my view with regards to abstract art pieces.

Next year I will apply to various art schools and I am 100% sure that the advice of these two boys will help me strengthen my portfolio, even though they probably aren’t aware of this! All in all it was a heart warming and unforgettable experience.

Ninthe Kiemenij, local artist Heesterveld

Gais and Dalata are not just artists, they are art pieces themselves and it was truly a blessing to have them in residence at Heesterveld. The last few months were more than interesting, I have learnt a lot about Brazil, graffiti and about the differences between graffiti and mural art. Because of Gais and Dalata the Hartt apartment was filled with good vibes, the smell of spray paint and bossanova tunes.

This was a proper exchange and introduction into the world of mural art from the highest degree. This experience has taught me a lot about myself, I’ve become more open and more in touch with an abstract side of myself, which allows me to live more free. I’ve changed. Gais always said: ‘Art is good for opening the mind; Art is REVOLUTION’.

For the last two weeks Dalata worked on a mural art piece outside the Hartt apartment, it has become amazing! We are so happy with this refreshing work and I know that a lot of neighbours get a happy face when they look out of their window!

We thank R.U.A. for being a valuable addition to our creative community Heesterveld.

Kitchell Samuel, Assistant Local Coordinator Heesterveld