Mural Jack Lack - Pássaro e Código de Barras
Imagine standing on Rua da Consolação, captivated by a mural that juxtaposes the delicate beauty of a songbird with the stark lines of barcodes and recycling symbols. This contemporary street art masterpiece by German artist Jack Lack, with the help of Brazilian artist Fesa, invites you to ponder the intricate relationship between nature and consumerism. As you gaze upon this vibrant artwork, you'll find yourself questioning the commodification of the natural world within the heart of a bustling city. Join us as we explore this thought-provoking piece that has become an integral part of São Paulo's vibrant street art scene.
A striking contemporary street art mural painted on a tall building facade along Rua da Consolação by acclaimed German muralist Jack Lack, with assistance from Fesa (Spray Art). The artwork depicts a delicate, vibrantly colored songbird perched atop slender reed stems, juxtaposed with stark white geometric vectors, barcode labels, and recycling symbols. The piece explores the tension between organic natural beauty and human consumerism, questioning the commodification and packaging of the natural world within dense urban environments.
History
Painted by German muralist Jack Lack during his Brazilian artistic engagements, this mural forms an integral part of the vibrant open-air street art gallery along Rua da Consolação. Jack Lack is internationally known for thought-provoking wildlife murals that reflect on ecology, environmental degradation, and human impact.
Fun Facts
- Painted by German urban artist Jack Lack in collaboration with Brazilian assistant artist Fesa (Spray Art).
- Incorporates Jack Lack's signature conceptual motif: barcodes, geometric lines, and recycling labels applied over realistic wildlife to critique consumer culture and environmental commodification.
- Depicts a colorful songbird perched delicately amidst natural reeds, creating a stark organic contrast against the surrounding concrete architecture.
- Located along the prominent open-air street art corridor of lower Rua da Consolação.
Opening Hours
24/7 - External Viewing
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