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Dinho Bento

@dinho_bento

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From Brazil 🇧🇷 /📍Based in Ottawa 🇨🇦
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Connection. A 270 m2 mural painted at the Up Here 11 in Sudbury, Canada.

It's hard to put into words how rewarding it was to connect with so many people in such a short time during my work at the Up Here Festival. I shared many experiences with the wonderful people who inhabit these lands in northern Ontario. I believe I was able to truly live what I proposed in the theme of my mural. I connected with people of all ages, nationalities, and social classes through art. I met professionals working in different sectors of the city, community members in need of a hug or a word of support to feel seen and part of the city, and many, many talented artists. I was also deeply touched by those who stopped by every day to follow the painting, offer a compliment, or simply say hi, as well as by the incredible neighbors who live in front of the mural and were absolutely the best.

I hope this work brought a little hope to this corner of the city. It only reinforces what I’ve always believed: that art is a vehicle for connection and the exchange of experiences.

I'm immensely grateful to the entire Up Here team for giving me the opportunity to live all that. Thank you to @jaymielathem , @ashleyguenart , @nixian , @goldleaffg , and many others who were part of this 10-day journey in Sudbury! May connections always grow stronger in our lives!

#upherefestival #uphere #streetart #muralism #dinhobento taken in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada by @dinho_bento

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"Symbiosis". Mural made at @yycbump BUMP Festival 2023.

Symbiosis is a term used to refer to an association between organisms of different species, where this relationship is beneficial to both individuals involved.

The mural depicts some endangered species in Canada, the Gray Fox, the Grizzly Bear and the Eastern Cougar, along with two human figures. It symbolizes our inseparable connection with the natural world. The warm tones of the color palette allude to an environmental wake-up call, highlighting the impact of climate change and human actions that need to be contained.

The entire work gains the same texture, where I worked on effect simulating an organic texture, as if all the elements were carved into a large wooden wall. This reinforces the interconnectedness of all elements as part of the natural system.

The objective of this work is to celebrate the importance of species for the environment, proposing a harmonious coexistence between humanity and nature. It is a visual representation of all beings as a unit, reminding us that we share a common responsibility for natural well-being.

This wall serves as a direct alert, conveying a message of urgency and inspiring action. At the same time, it fosters emotional bonds with these endangered species, reminding us of the beauty and fragility of our natural world.

I am immensely grateful to the entire BUMP Festival team for the opportunity to participate in this great festival. It was a fantastic experience to be part of this event that brings together excellent professionals and artists that I had the honor of meeting in person. It was fantastic to see up close several works in progress from the 2023 edition and other works from previous editions. I was impressed to see how BUMP transformed downtown Calgary into a huge open-air museum, displaying a collection of works by artists from around the world.
I'm really happy to be a part of it! I hope to return to Calgary soon.

Thank you so much!! 🙌🐻🦊🐱 taken in Calgary, Canada by @dinho_bento

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3 years ago

A closer look at the final result of the "Living Organism" mural, a project born from the idea of integrating regional fauna directly into the architecture and urban space of Gatineau.

📍 165 Rue Eddy, Hull (Gatineau, QC) 🇨🇦
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[PT] Um pouco mais do resultado final do mural "Living Organism", um projeto que nasceu da ideia de integrar a fauna regional diretamente na arquitetura e no espaço urbano de Gatineau. taken in Gatineau, Quebec by @dinho_bento

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"A Colheita da Manga Ataulfo"

Mural realizado durante a residência artística em @vecindadmurales , Coyoacán, Cidade do México.🇲🇽

Participar desse projeto na Cidade do México foi uma experiência surreal. Conhecer de perto as belezas da cultura mexicana, a arte milenar dos povos ameríndios daquela região, a gastronomia, o muralismo mexicano, a música... e poder saborear muitos frutos daquela terra foi incrível.

Além de pintar ao lado de excelentes artistas como @erickarbeling @ekosaurio @atentamenteunafresa e @inga.trece , e trocar experiências, conheci pessoas incríveis que me fizeram sentir em casa, como parte de uma grande família. Foram dias que senti as veias latinas pulsando forte. Uma daquelas viagens em que você se despede já pensando em quando vai voltar pra se alimentar mais um pouco daquela atmosfera.

Muito obrigado ao amigo David pelo convite, pela amizade e por todo o suporte nessa experiência incrível! A todos os amigos que também foram muito importantes nessa jornada: @yetseronack @elgallomorales @patrizziaminardi e muitos outros... Um grande abraço!!!
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#Muralismo #ArteUrbanaCDMX #Coyoacan #VecindadMurales #StreetArtMexico taken in Coyoacan by @dinho_bento

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I'm glad to present my new 240m² mural in Gatineau, created as part of the Rue Eddy revitalization program organized by @visioncentrevillegatineau and @ville_gatineau

In this project, I sought to transform the building's architecture into a living organism, where iconic regional fauna emerge from the walls as guardians of local biodiversity. Within the fluid shapes, you will find the Osprey, Fox, Goose, Raccoon, Horned Owl, and Black Bear.

The composition is further energized by the Cardinal Flower, a prominent local species symbolizing the beauty and vital energy of nature, while the blossoming white flowers evoke endless fertility.

My sincere thanks to Ville de Gatineau and Vision Centre-Ville for this opportunity. Leaving my mark in the Hull district, an area with such a rich and inspiring collection of public art, is truly meaningful to me and I am proud to be part of its story.

Special thanks to Julien, Phil, and Erica for all the support throughout the entire process.

Un grand merci à tous! 🫶🏽❤️🍀🙏🏽

📍 Location: 165 Rue Eddy, Hull (Gatineau, QC)

#DinhoBento #StreetArt #MuralArt #Gatineau #Hull VilleDeGatineau VisionCentreVille PublicArt ArtePublica UrbanArt ContemporaryArt BiodiversityArt CardinalFlower Muralism taken in Hull - Gatineau, Quebec by @dinho_bento

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2 months ago

One side down, two more to go!

The first side of the mural at 165 Eddy Street in Gatineau @visioncentrevillegatineau is officially complete.

It’s been a few intense days of painting through scorching heat, rain, and everything in between ☀️🌧️

My big thanks to the @ville_gatineau for this opportunity, and to everyone involved in this initiative that is helping transform Eddy Street, one wall at a time.

And now… back to work. The mural continues! taken in Gatineau, Quebec by @dinho_bento

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The Constant Flow.

In this triptych (Morning, Afternoon, and Night), I use the continuous act of the hummingbird feeding as a metaphor for our own existence and for everything we choose to nourish and absorb throughout the day. After all, staying healthy is a daily flow of choices about what we allow into our lives, from dawn to rest.

Series: The Constant Flow (Triptych)
Acrylic and oil on canvas board, 33 x 33 cm (each artwork)

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[BR]O Fluxo Constante.

Neste tríptico (Manhã, Tarde e Noite), utilizo o ato contínuo do colibri se alimentando como uma metáfora da nossa própria existência e para tudo aquilo que escolhemos alimentar e absorver ao longo do dia. Afinal, manter-se saudável é um fluxo diário de escolhas sobre o que deixamos entrar em nossas vidas, do amanhecer ao repouso.

Série: O Fluxo Constante (Tríptico)
Acrílica e óleo sobre canvas board, 33 x 33 cm (cada obra) by @dinho_bento

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5 months ago

Aracy - Shelter series, 2026.
Acrylic and oil on polyurethane, clay and wooden support, 34 x 43 cm.

The “Shelter” series keeps growing. Here, textures and reliefs create a real boundary between what is inside and what is outside. It is a series about where we find ourselves. It is about feeling that the natural world is a place of protection and rest.

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A série “Abrigo” continua crescendo. Aqui, texturas e relevos criam um limite real entre o que está dentro e o que está fora. É uma série sobre onde nos encontramos. É sentir que o natural é lugar de proteção e repouso.

#DinhoBento #ShelterSeries #ContemporaryArt #ArteBrasileira #NatureInspiredArt OttawaArtist SculptureArt FineArt "A contemporary 3D sculpture and painting titled Araci by artist Dinho Bento. The artwork features a realistic human face painted with warm, reddish skin tones, peering through a thick, rugged grey texture that mimics tree bark. The piece is part of the Shelter series and is mounted on a white wall in an art gallery setting." taken in Ottawa, Ontario by @dinho_bento

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6 months ago

Open exhibition - Another Cycle
Atrium Art Gallery, Ottawa
March 12 - April 21
DM for details taken in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada by @dinho_bento

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7 months ago

I’m happy to invite to the opening of "ANOTHER CYCLE" on March 12th. My first solo exhibition in Canada, selected by the Community Art Galleries program, featuring works that reflect a new cycle of research and inspiration from my 3 years living here. by @dinho_bento

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Some of my artworks are now available in a group exhibition alongside many other talented artists at Ottawa Art Gallery Annexe @ottawaartgallery @oagshop_annexe , from October 25th to January 18th. by @dinho_bento

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@dinho_bento
Sous une pluie tenace qui semblait vouloir effacer chaque trait, Dinho Bento a peint son mur à Bagatelle comme on résiste à l’oubli. Pendant une semaine d’août 2025, le quartier baignait dans l’humidité et la peinture fraîche. Les parapluies formaient des abris précaires, les bombes tremblaient entre les gouttes, et pourtant, la couleur s’imposait, lente et obstinée, comme une respiration.

Les voisins passaient, certains grommelant “il pleut encore”, d’autres s’arrêtant pour regarder le Brésilien transformer un mur gris en forêt vibrante. Dinho travaillait avec la patience de ceux qui savent que l’art ne se reporte pas à cause du temps, que la pluie aussi laisse sa trace, même sans le vouloir.

Et quand le soleil s’est enfin risqué à revenir, le mur était toujours là — éclatant, encore humide, mais debout. Né de la tempête, il battait comme un cœur tropical sous le ciel changeant de Toulouse. taken in Toulouse, France by @dinho_bento

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