Mauro Pereira Jr

Contemporary Oil Painter

Contemporary Oil Painter Exploring Labour, Construction, and the Built Environment.

Contemporary oil painting depicting a construction worker's boots and clothing during a break on a jobsite. Created with palette knife techniques.

Behind Hoardings

A series of oil paintings and drawings developed from my experience working as a carpenter. Through workers, tools, machinery, and temporary spaces, I explore the people and materials behind the buildings we use every day.

Behind Hoardings: Still Life

A body of work inspired by the tools,
materials, and objects that tell the story
of those who build our cities.