Os Gemeos

Os Gemeos are twin brothers from Sao Paulo, Brazil known for their fantastic murals. Their bright yellow characters with thin little legs are unforgettable. At 7 years old, the twins discovered hip-hop. Hip-hop was  popular in Brazil in the 80s. In their neighborhood, a rough industrial area, people would dance in the streets. The twins learned to dance hip-hop, rap, DJ, and write. They have fought hard to preserve graffiti in Brazil. The twins painted and did sculptures for galleries before they became street writers. They make it clear that the gallery world is totally different than the world of street writing. One thing that street art and gallery showings have in common is the ability for people to view art and experience interaction. Dan and I enjoyed interacting with their work. The interaction was enjoyable.