> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.catapult-platform.art/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Henrique Hermes Paints Like Someone Who Doesn’t Want to Behave - URL: https://www.catapult-platform.art/henrique-hermes-strokes-of-vibrant-imagination/ - Published: 2023-11-26T12:00:00.000Z - Updated: 2026-08-25T17:59:20.000Z - Description: Airbrush, rhythm, excess. Henrique Hermes blends painting and control into images that feel fast, loud, and intentional - Author: Dominique Catherina Foertig - Tags: Artist in Focus, Painting, Portugal ## **Painting Without Apology** Introducing [Henrique Hermes](https://www.instagram.com/bondoso%5Fbandido/?ref=catapult-platform.art), an emerging artist from Portugal born in 1994, whose vibrant and captivating works breathe life into canvases with the rhythmic dance of an airbrush. --- [Media Partnership for Galleries, Artists and InstitutionsEditorial media partnership for galleries and institutions. We create long-term, searchable visibility beyond Instagram, built to last months and years after exhibitions end.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/icon/munchies-art-club-magazine-790.png)Catapult - The New Munchies Art Club | Critical CuratorsDominique Catherina Foertig![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/thumbnail/gallery-new-ghost-8.jpg)](https://www.catapult-platform.art/beyond-the-bubble-together/) Collaborate with us --- Residing and creating in the charming city of Caldas da Rainha, near Lisbon, Henrique's art transcends conventional boundaries, offering a kaleidoscopic exploration of color, creativity, and playful nostalgia. ![Henrique Hermes Artist Portrait | Image Courtesy by the artist](https://assets-global.website-files.com/5fa50f157f3d0938227083c2/65647b1b0a6889ad6723bae0_henrique%20hermes.webp) Artist Henrique Hermes | Image Courtesy of the Artist ‍Discovered by the Catapult contemporary team on Instagram, Henrique brings a fresh perspective to the art scene, inviting viewers into a world where his airbrush becomes a transformative tool, weaving vibrant narratives on the canvas. ![henrique hermes figurative painting, simple and colorful artist profile](https://assets-global.website-files.com/5fa50f157f3d0938227083c2/65647d451fa16ed80004c48e_emerging%20art%20lisbon%20Kopie.webp) Henrique Hermes painting from the emerging artist from Portugal | Image Courtesy by the Artist ## ARTIST STATEMENT by HENRIQUE HERMES My artistic endeavor revolves around the meticulous curation of archive images sourced from an eclectic array of inspirations. These images undergo a transformative journey, finding their place on my canvases, where I oscillate between subtle alterations and unabashed replication. My fascination lies in the exploration of diverse visual landscapes, drawing from old newspapers, comics, movies, and advertising. ‍ ![contemporary painting, monocrome, horse , brown, in spraypaint](https://assets-global.website-files.com/5fa50f157f3d0938227083c2/65647b3d113f2e88f61e5639_henrique%20hermes%2C%20artist%20on%20instagram%20to%20discover.webp) Contemporary Painting by Henrique Hermes | Images Courtesy by the Artist The core of my artistic process is grounded in the research procedure, a journey that unveils the hidden narratives within these images. Extracting them from their original contexts, I embark on a creative voyage to forge new dialogues—conversations that resonate both within myself and with the viewer. ![a playmobil painting, a castle, green, unfinished work by henrique hermes](https://assets-global.website-files.com/5fa50f157f3d0938227083c2/65647c5799c028b7a88e1e01_contemporary%20art%20now.webp) Contemporary painting now | Image by Henrique Hermes ‍This process allows for a playful deconstruction and reconstruction of visual elements, fostering an environment where the familiar becomes unfamiliar, and vice versa. The whimsical and somewhat childish approach to working with these images is fundamental to my artistic expression. ![airbrush painting by henrique hermes in black](https://assets-global.website-files.com/5fa50f157f3d0938227083c2/65647c7e5197c482a8d61730_airbrush%20in%20contemporary%20art%20now.webp) Artwork by Henrique Hermes | Images Courtesy by the Artist ‍It is a nod to the carefree days of my school years, where the simple act of drawing and coloring pictures was an unbridled expression of creativity. This lighthearted methodology not only infuses a sense of joy into my studio practice but also serves as a poignant reminder of the unfettered creativity of childhood. ![henrique hermes in his studio, lisbon](https://assets-global.website-files.com/5fa50f157f3d0938227083c2/65647cade3c82bdd0bc5a074_artist%20in%20his%20studio.webp) Henrique Hermes in his artist studio new Lisbon | Image Courtesy by the Artist ‍Ultimately, my artistic pursuit is twofold: to revel in the sheer joy of creation within the studio and to engage with the profound questions that linger within me, as well as the challenges presented by the world outside. ![playful and colorful contemporary painting by henrique hermes](https://assets-global.website-files.com/5fa50f157f3d0938227083c2/65647cdfab45aecf1c166d2c_contemporary%20art%20work%2C%20henrique%20hermes.webp) Artwork by Henrique Hermes | Image Courtesy by the Artist ‍This engagement takes on a typically sardonic tone, allowing me to navigate the complexities of internal reflections and external issues with a touch of humor. Through my art, I invite the viewer to partake in this journey—a journey that is as much about self-discovery as it is about reshaping the visual narratives that surround us. ### ADDITIONAL INFOS: To stay connected with Henrique's artistic development, follow [Henrique Hermes On Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/bondoso%5Fbandido/?ref=catapult-platform.art). [Hermes on Instagram: “You’re just 2 good to be true I can’t take my 👀 of you 100x100cm”2,617 likes, 21 comments - bondoso\_bandido on February 20, 2024: “You’re just 2 good to be true I can’t take my 👀 of you 100x100cm”![](https://static.cdninstagram.com/rsrc.php/v3/yG/r/De-Dwpd5CHc.png)Instagram![](https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/428580952_383795317610551_6154952486519249097_n.jpg?stp=c288.0.864.864a_dst-jpg_s640x640&_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=I2y-s9gaXxUAX9CNOjU&_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com&oh=00_AfD2mFDdhUgzu4OWdaUOujoJs6xqM6tnh-6dxCnhYEr4uQ&oe=65F49C5B)](https://www.instagram.com/p/C3lQVoEs01H/?img%5Findex=1&ref=catapult-platform.art) Henrique Hermes on Instagram ‍Your support through a follow not only offers a glimpse into his creative process but also contributes to the flourishing journey of an artist shaping the contemporary art landscape. 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