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Becken Filipe
About
Artist's statement
I see painting as a reflection of a paradox, mainly in landscape painting. The paradox of limiting what is not limitable, of framing the unframable. It is in this space, within the defined limits of a canvas, that I try to contain the vast expanse of nature. Each brushstroke, each hue, each mark is a search to communicate something that lies beyond the physical—a paradox where atmosphere becomes both infinite and constrained by form.
Biography
Born in Lisbon in 1983, Becken Filipe grew up between Lisbon and Berlin. With a background in Communication Design (IADE) and Sculpture (FBAUL), he co-founded the streetwear brands Skulk and Earbox before dedicating himself fully to painting. Now based in Viana do Castelo, he explores the relationship between nature, philosophy, and art. His practice includes plein air painting, developing art materials for DARTECOR, and writing on aesthetics. Filipe’s work bridges tradition and innovation, reflecting a pursuit of meaning that unites visual expression with critical thought.