Recife artists will transform street into open-air studio
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Artists and students from the Atelier Livre de Arte Ploeg will take to Rua da Imperatriz in the Boa Vista neighborhood of Recife, Brazil, this Saturday, September 19, to create art inspired by the street and its people.
The Instituto Ploeg organized the event, which runs from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM, to share the creative process usually confined to their workshops.
Around 50 artists and students will draw and paint live models and the surrounding urban environment, guided by artists Roberto Ploeg, Renato Valle, Marília Matoso, Max Motta, and Sofia Lobo. The Atelier Livre de Arte Ploeg has offered free art workshops at the Instituto Ploeg since the end of August, prioritizing people with low incomes and emerging artists. These workshops covered techniques like muralism, graffiti, oil painting, and acrylic painting.
This Saturday’s event aims to apply those skills to a public space, encouraging participants to engage with the city's energy. The event also seeks to revitalize Rua da Imperatriz, a street that has seen reduced foot traffic due to business closures and residents moving away. At 10:30 AM, the musical group Mestre Lua e Poço de Batuque will perform, drawing on traditions like maracatu and frevo and also serving as live models for the artists.
Following the street event, the Instituto Ploeg will host an exhibition of the works created during the workshops on September 26.
