International mural artist Joel Bergner was invited to Brasilia, Brazil in 2010 by the organization Partners of the Americas. He led mural workshops with youth, presented an exhibition of his work, created public art with local graffiti artists and students, and made presentations of his work in schools and community centers. Joel's past work can be seen at www.joelsmurals.com

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Sunday, November 21, 2010

Celândia: painting with local graffiti artists

On Sunday morning, Joel headed to Celândia, a large "satellite city" of Brasilia known for its poverty and crime, but also as a strong cultural center of DF, with the best graffiti artists in the region. Joel met up with members of the Kollors Kings, Turko, Mudof and Stupido. They painted an underwater scene with mermaids, though the piece was not fully completed due to the rain (again!)-- the local artists planned to return to finish it and send the pics to Joel. They then showed Joel around Celândia, including dozens of amazing graffiti pieces by them, other local artists, and even national and international artists. At night, Joel headed to a forró show with Gersion and Lidiane.
Joel, Mudof, and Turko get to work on the big wall

Stupido does some lettering work

Joel and Turko chat as they take a break

Some locals stop by to show Joel some graffiti photos

Mudof and Turko

Joel with his mermaid

The whole gang!

One of the Kollors Kings graffiti pieces they showed Joel

At night at the forró show