Camuflado

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Cleon
(b. 1991, Lisbon)

Works in London

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Camuflado holds a multifaceted meaning in this monographic show. It references the veiled textures, concealed within the layering of mediums. In addition, it recalls Cleon’s work as a graffiti artist, emphasising the necessity to remain hidden in plain sight. The title also alludes to setting, evoking irony with the stark contrast between the graffiti works and white walls when this medium appears removed from its urban setting. Within this exhibition, Cleon seeks to bridge the gap between street art and fine art, placing value on their complementary relationship and aiming to embody this within his oeuvre. Through this show he demonstrates the breadth of his artistic ability, exploring a variety of mediums. As the viewer enters the gallery, the front room allows them to experience Cleon’s earlier works, walking through to the back gallery they are confronted with his newer works. This curatorial approach permits the viewer to engage with his artistic journey.

Cleon’s background lies in moving image and experimental sound. His lack of traditional art training provides a unique perspective as well as making him feel camouflaged in the realm of fine art. In his work, he fuses these disciplines with traditional artistic practices, forming distinct, multi-layered compositions. A triangle of sound, video, and painting is the best way to imagine his creative process. This is evident in his application of dynamic shapes and letters, a manifestation of his sensory reaction to intuitive music. Furthermore, form is a key element, he plays with rectangular canvases, piecing three works together like a puzzle to make a large rectangular form. Cleon is drawn to these shapes, mimicking a screen and referencing cinematic imagery. He continues his work in film and music alongside fine art, always carrying a camcorder, allowing him to record transient shapes and patterns like shadows and graffiti and integrate them into his art.

Experimentation is a key theme, carried out in many mediums: paint, tape, glue, concrete, ceramic and photography. This fusion of media evokes intriguing contrasts, drawing the viewer to the tactile and layered nature of his piece. In this exhibition he ventures into different techniques, using glue to add dimensionality and tape to reveal traces of the layers. Letters appear as a recurring motif throughout his body of work, he dismantles his name to create patterns on bright backgrounds.

Text by Mia Bevan .

Exhibition Dates: February 28th - 2nd March

Private View: February 28th

Location: Galleria Objets, 92 Brick Ln, London, E1 6RL

Email: contact@galleriaobjets.com

Website: www.objetstrouve.co.uk

Repetition of O’s in Four Groups in Black and Red
Permanent Markers on Paper, Framed
60 x 80 x 2cm
2025

On the left - Repetition of O’s in Four Canvas Black and White
Permanent Markers on Canvas, Acrylics
42 x 29,5 x 2cm (x4)
2025

On the right - Repetition of O’s in Random Pattern Black on Blue-Violet
Permanent Markers, Acrylics on Canvas Board
59.5 x 84cm
2025

Palm Tree Shadow, 3 Canvas Pattern with O’s
Permanent Markers, Glue Spray Paint, Acrylics on Canvas,
91 x 105,5 x 2cm
2025

Palm Tree and Brixton Station Road
Permanent Markers, Glue, Spray Paint, Acrylics on Canvas,
197 x 122 x 3,6cm
2025

O’s with Shadows on Camo Backbround
Permanent Markers, Glue, Spray Paint on Canvas,
152 x 122 x 3,6cm
2025

O’s, Palm Trees and Sky, Dirty Streets
Permanent Markers, Glue, Spray Paint on Canvas,
76 x 122 x 2cm (x2)
2025

Cleon’s Toreros/TIME - Poster
Introduction Wall
2025

Exhibition View