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Jorge Charrua is a Portuguese artist known for blending nostalgic and contemporary themes in his work, using iconography related to hip-hop culture, old video games, and Art History.
Jorge Charrua, born in 1991, began his artistic journey with graffiti in 2004. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Painting from the Faculty of Fine Arts of the University of Lisbon.
Academic Carrer
Jorge Charrua holds a bachelor's degree in Painting from the Faculty of Fine Arts of the University of Lisbon.
Professional Carrer
Charrua’s work balances nostalgic and contemporary themes through iconography connected to hip-hop culture, old video games, and Art History. His art often features the human figure, interacting with graphic signs and traditional painting techniques. He maintains artistic coherence between studio and mural projects, integrating academic art knowledge with street art influences.
Influences
His work reflects influences from hip-hop culture, old video games, Art History, and traditional painting techniques.
