MOTS

MOTS is an artistic duo founded by Diogo Ruas from Porto and Jagoda Cierniak from Opole. Diogo is a painter, muralist, and illustrator associated with graffiti and street art since 2000. Jagoda is a photographer, coordinator of artistic and social projects, and a graduate in contemporary culture from the Jagiellonian University. They have been creating together since 2017. Their first joint project was a mural in Porto, integrated into the landscape of the old city listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

MOTS’ works primarily consist of murals, paintings, and interdisciplinary projects. The main themes of their creativity are abstract forms and shapes inspired by surrealist depictions of emotions and everyday life, sometimes reacting to social issues.

The artists are known for their murals in public spaces throughout Europe. They have collaborated and created works for some of the most important organizations and festivals associated with street art, including URBAN NATION, STRAAT Museum, Calle Libre, POW! WOW! Rotterdam (All Caps), Spacejunk, GAU. Their works can be seen in nearly 30 European cities, including Porto, Lisbon, Strasbourg, Amsterdam, Opole, Berlin, Luxembourg, Innsbruck, Grenoble, Athens, and Tirana.

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