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Established in 2010 and consolidated in its present form in 2013, Underdogs works with a diversified roster of Portuguese and international artists connected with the urban inspired contemporary art universe, fostering the development of close relationships between creators, the public, and the city with the aim of promoting art as an everyday experience.
Portuguese artist and illustrator Wasted Rita (b. 1988) is known for her critical and confessional practice that explores a love-hate relationship with life and the surrounding world. She is a self-styled "natural born agent provocateur" who combines sarcasm with keen observations on contemporary culture.
Wasted Rita was raised in a Catholic school environment and developed her unique voice influenced by the sound of Black Flag. She is recognized for her mordant and poetic observations on human behavior and contemporary culture.
Academic Carrer
Specific details about Wasted Rita's academic background are not widely available online.
Professional Carrer
Since 2011, Wasted Rita has been presenting her work in a variety of contexts, including solo and group exhibitions in galleries, institutions, and art events across the globe. Notable exhibitions include idrawalot (Berlin, 2013), CAA - Centre for Art and Architecture Affairs (Guimarães, 2014), Underdogs Gallery (Lisbon, 2015, 2016, 2017), Dismaland (Weston-super-Mare, 2015), Bien Urbain Festival (Besançon, 2016), and the MAAT - Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology (Lisbon, 2018).
Influences
Wasted Rita's work is influenced by her unconventional upbringing, including her experiences in a Catholic school and her exposure to punk rock music. Her practice reflects a critical stance toward human behavior and contemporary culture, employing a range of media to express her perspectives.
