AkaCorleone

Pedro Campiche, known artistically as Akacorleone (born in 1985, Lisbon, Portugal), is an illustrator and visual artist who has expanded his work from the Lisbon scene to the global art scene. His pseudonym, chosen out of fondness for organized crime films ("The Godfather"), began as a tag of graffiti who sought to command respect, being the graffiti His gateway into artistic practice, which he initially saw as an act of "rebellion." He holds a degree in... Design and Visual Communication In 2007, he worked as designer graphic designer before dedicating himself to illustration. freelance and to his artistic production, with exhibitions since 2010.

His style is immediately recognizable through his unique manipulation of color, typography and shapes, mixed in appealing visual compositions, full of originality and penetrating humor. His work is seen as an extension of Pop Art to contemporary art, citing Keith Haring as their main influence, as both seek to combat social issues through their work. Akacorleone does not restrict himself to means or formats, being known for his predominantly... sculptural and facilities that interact with the observer, using various materials such as plexiglass, ink, spray can, wood and objects.

In PortugalNotable interventions include the work "Equality" (2020) at the Panorâmico de Monsanto, Lisbon, where, inspired by the visual language of religious stained glass, he addressed gender and racial equality. Other projects include "Balance" (Lisbon, 2019), "Obrigado" (Caldas da Rainha, 2020), and the painting of the Cascais train station and carriage. His influence extends internationally, with works such as "Ramakien" in Bangkok, Thailand (2013), and "Metropolis" in Manila, Philippines (2015).