{"id":903,"date":"2025-07-10T16:25:03","date_gmt":"2025-07-10T16:25:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/basilio.pt\/about-me\/"},"modified":"2026-05-06T08:28:27","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T08:28:27","slug":"about-me","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/basilio.pt\/en\/about-me\/","title":{"rendered":"About Me"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Rui Bas\u00edlio, professionally known as Bas\u00edlio, was born in \u00c9vora, Portugal, and found his true artistic expression in Porto de M\u00f3s. Rejecting conventional labels, he embraces a wide range of materials and techniques to create genuinely unique works.<\/p>

From an early age, Bas\u00edlio showed a strong interest in the arts. This passion deepened during his studies at the Instituto Educativo do Juncal, where he excelled in artistic subjects. After completing secondary education, he pursued a Bachelor\u2019s degree in Industrial Design at the Escola Superior de Artes e Design das Caldas da Rainha, later beginning a Master\u2019s degree in Product Design.<\/p>

Although he worked in the mould\u2011making industry, Bas\u00edlio never abandoned his artistic vocation.<\/p>

Even after long working days, he continued to channel his creativity through drawings and personal projects.<\/p>

His creative approach is defined by uncertainty. Each new project begins without a fixed outcome, and it is precisely within this discomfort that innovative ideas emerge. His body of work includes paintings, murals and significant interior design projects, such as Divine Hands, a painting on the tower of the Porto de M\u00f3s Volunteer Firefighters, and Cantoneiros, a Portuguese pavement art project.<\/p>

Bas\u00edlio\u2019s ambition is to become one of Portugal\u2019s most recognised artists, driving innovation and inspiring others. His artistic journey stands as a testament to passion, exploration and an ongoing commitment to creative and personal growth.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Through social media, I came across an open call inviting artists to submit their portfolios for a national competition. I was selected to represent the district capital of Leiria, competing alongside artists chosen from the remaining district capitals of Portugal.<\/p>

The 16 selected artists were each provided with 50 spray cans and given two days to create a piece on a container promoting the new BMW 1 Series model.<\/p>

In order to highlight the quality of human craftsmanship, I requested permission to intervene directly on the container using an angle grinder. <\/p>

Approval was granted, and the final piece was awarded first prize. Winning this national distinction opened the door to new professional opportunities and marked a turning point in my life. This moment signalled the beginning of my full\u2011time artistic career.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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