Special Vhils - Alexandre Farto Screen print ink, Quink ink, bleach, and acid Hand-finished, signed and numbered by the artist Keaykolour Original 300 g/m2 paper With COA The Jaunt #124 - Destination About Vhils The Portuguese artist Alexandre Farto, also known as Vhils has developed a unique visual language based on the removal of the surface layers of walls and other media with non-conventional tools and techniques. With his work he is establishing symbolic reflections on identity, the relationship of interdependence between people and the surrounding environment, and life in contemporary urban societies, as well as the impact of development, the passage of time, and material transformation. Redefined urban art through his concept of "creative destruction." While icons like Banksy use stencils and spray paint to deliver sharp social commentary, and Invader pieces together pixelated ceramic mosaics, Vhils takes a radically opposite approach: he carves into the city itself. Using jackhammers, chisels, and even explosives, he strips away layers of plaster and brick to reveal striking, poetic portraits hidden within weathered walls. Alongside Banksy and Invader, Vhils transforms public spaces into open-air galleries, but his unique technique turns the literal decay of our cities into a powerful celebration of human identity.