
Hungria
Born: 1985
Hometown: Lisbon
Based in: Lisbon
Born: 1985
Hometown: Lisbon
Based in: Lisbon
HUNGRIA is an art project by the engineer and Brazilian-Hungarian artist Lucas Hungria.
Heavily inspired by modernist architecture and industrial design, it explores geometric volumes, tridimensional perspectives and urban skylines, with a luminous color pallet.
The artist produces murals and artworks using collage, acrylic and spray on different surfaces such as paper, canvas, wood, old furniture and demolition material.
When born in Brazil, his first gift was an abstract painting from the uncle and designer Francisco de Almeida. Since then, art and architecture have influenced the artist.
I work with different media such as acrylic paint and paper (big collage murals), always surrounded by vivid colors.
What inspires you?
Modernist and Contemporary Architecture as well as Industrial Design are my main inspirations. So Le Corbusier, Oscar Niemeyer, Paulo Mendes da Rocha, Ricardo Bofill, Bauhaus School and the coolest international architecture offices nowadays are all around my work.
Describe your creative process.
I start creating the piece as if it was a city plan (a dream city). Then I imagine the focal point, the most interesting shadows and the color pallet that fits best. Finally, I define the light position that would increase the tri-dimensionality and sense of depth, always with a central building that is the heart of the piece.
What are 3 words that best describe your work?
Geometric, Modernist, Hard Edge
Who are some artists that have influenced your work?
Oscar Niemeyer, Athos Bulcão, Nadir Afonso, Maria Helena Vieira da Silva, Mondrian and Maluda.
What is the best piece of advice you have been given?
Trust my eyes
Where do you go for inspiration?
Street and Architecture Magazines
Education
UNESP - Faculty of Engineering
Brazil, 2008