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Add Fuel

Boxed in Permanence 05

Mixed

Unique Work

Hand-signed

90 cm x 90 cm

2023

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Add Fuel - Boxed in Permanence 04

“Boxed in Permanence 04”, made in 2023, represents a synthesis between the decorative tradition of azulejos and the conceptual layering typical of Add Fuel's artistic research. This work, a light box made of galvanized steel sheet with electrostatic coating, integrates a lithium battery and LED light, transforming the ornamental motif into a luminous surface that seems suspended between past and future. Measuring 90x90 cm, the composition evokes a dialogue between the permanence of matter and the fleetingness of light, emphasizing the relationship between time, geology and memory.

The choice of title, “Boxed in Permanence”, suggests a reflection on the fixity and apparent immutability of form, in contrast to the processes of transformation that the artist explores in his series. The decorative motif, reminiscent of the Portuguese ceramic tradition, appears embedded in a metal structure, a kind of crystallized fragment of history. However, the LED light lends a dynamic dimension to the work, suggesting a layered reading in which the inner glow seems to reveal what lies beneath the surface, like an echo of the geological depths.

The conception of the work aligns with the artist's poetics, which sees each of his works as a map of the earth, a visual testimony to the forces that shape our planet. The structure of steel, an industrial and durable material, contrasts with the ethereal effect of light, creating a balance between solidity and immateriality, between permanence and change. This play of juxtapositions reflects the way nature itself operates: it sediments and preserves, but at the same time erodes and transforms.

“Boxed in Permanence 05” thus fits into Add Fuel's larger discourse on the memory of matter and the connection between man and the land. The work becomes a frozen fragment of time, a luminous emanation of a larger narrative written in the layering of the earth and the patterns of history.

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ADD FUEL

Add Fuel: between tradition and innovation in urban art

Origins and formation

Add Fuel, pseudonym of Diogo Machado, was born in 1980 in Cascais, Portugal. After studying Graphic Design at IADE - Creative University in Lisbon, he began his career working in several design studios in Portugal and Germany. This experience allowed him to refine his artistic vision, developing a style that mixes graphic design, illustration and decorative patterns.

Artistic evolution: from design to urban art

In 2007, Add Fuel decided to move away from commercial design and focus entirely on art, initially adopting the name “Add Fuel to the Fire”. His first artistic approach is characterized by dark tones and exuberant details, inspired by pop culture, video games, comic books and science fiction. However, over time, his style evolves toward a more decorative and conceptual direction.

The link with the tradition of azulejos

Attracted by the aesthetic potential of geometry and tessellations, Add Fuel shortened his pseudonym to “Add Fuel” and began exploring the tradition of azulejos, the iconic glazed ceramic tiles typical of Portugal. Through an innovative approach, he fuses contemporary urban art with ceramic tradition, creating works that combine decorative elements with a street art aesthetic.

An art that plays with perception

Add Fuel's work is a perfect balance of symmetrical repetitions, optical illusions and hypnotic patterns. His works recall classic azulejos but conceal unexpected details, visual deceptions, and a refined sense of symmetry and composition. The trompe-l'œil effect of his creations challenges the viewer's perception, inviting closer observation.

From the streets to the galleries: international success

Thanks to his ability to reinterpret Portuguese tradition in a modern key, Add Fuel quickly established himself on the international urban art scene. His works can be seen in murals, public installations and art galleries around the world. Some of his most important exhibitions include:

“WE ARE” - Petit Palais, Paris, France (2024)
“A P O P H E N I A” - Castanier Gallery, Miami, USA (2023)
“URBAN (R)EVOLUTION” - Cordoaria Nacional, Lisbon, Portugal (2023)
“BLINK” - Cincinnati, Ohio, USA (2022)
“The Crystal Ship” - Oostende, Belgium (2021)
“Alter Ego” - Macau, China (2018)
“Revolutions Per Minute” - Saatchi Gallery, London, UK (2017)

A bridge between the past and the future

Add Fuel's work is not a simple reinterpretation of traditional art, but a true dialogue between past and present. His artistic research aims to renew Portuguese cultural heritage, making it accessible and relevant to a contemporary audience. With his unmistakable style, he manages to transform the classic into something new and surprising, creating a visual language that connects history and modernity.

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