Bordalo II in Lynn

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Portuguese artist Bordalo II (aka Artur Bordalo) is known for his animal creations using trash and found objects. There are now two examples of his artwork in Lynn including this bear. Another feature of Bordalo II’s animals is their ‘split personality’ – one half is colourful while the other is in shades of grey.

on an old wood building on a street in Lynn Massachusetts, an artwork by bordalo 2, a Portuguese artist, of a bear, using found objects

below: On the same building as the bear is another piece by Bordalo II, a mouse with perky ears and long whiskers.

bordalo 2 creation, mouse, 3 D artwork on a wall outdoors

below: A side view of the mouse gives a good look at the depth of the artwork.

side view showing 3 D nature of bordalo 2 art

below: A hardhat, vacuum hoses, a pink skateboard, and something yellow with wheels, are among the items used to make the mouse’s eye.

below: A closer look at the face of the bear and all the bits and pieces that were used.

below: Pieces of metal make claws on bear paws including a lone yellow one.

part of a street art piece by bordalo 2, bear paws with claws

on an old wood building on a street in Lynn Massachusetts, an artwork by bordalo 2, a Portuguese artist, of a bear, using found objects, a bright red door also in picture

Photos taken July 2024

If you like Bordalo II’s work, you might like the jellyfish that he made in Lisbon (blog post from December 2023)

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