In William Mophos’ miniature works, the stimulation of childhood has been fully exhibited. Across the bricks, cracked tiles and other architectural materials throughout Sao Paulo, the Brazilian artist created a mixed media scene in which a toddler drinks from a water pipe or a young man walking dog. In size, diorama incorporates sculptural elements in acrylic, such as tiny triggers that spread out from the child’s feet or red balloons frozen in the acrylic pane.
What is shown here is hugea series that has been formed in the past five years. As they age, these materials evoke time and think of a nostalgic, longing craving filled with exploration and imagination. Find more Mophos jobs on his website and on Instagram.
“Estou Voando…” (2023), acrylic painting on ceramic tile, framed with acrylic and cement board background, 25.5 x 25.5 x 7.5 x 7.5 cm“Quintal da Vovข” (2025), acrylic painting on wall fragments, microcosm of mixed materials, acrylic dome with cement board base, 21.6 x 23 x 21 x 21 cm“Quintal da Vovข” (2025), acrylic painting on wall fragments, microcosm of mixed materials, acrylic dome with cement board base, 21.6 x 23 x 21 x 21 cm“Violeta EO Amarelo” (2023), acrylic and miniature painting on ceramic tile, framed with acrylic and cement board background, 29 x 29 x 12.5 cmDetails of “Violeta eo amarelo” (2023), acrylic and miniature painting on ceramic tile, framed with acrylic and cement board background, 29 x 29 x 29 x 12.5 cm“Bexiga” (2023), acrylic paintings and miniatures on the walls, built with acrylic and cement board background, 24 x 26.8 x 7.5 x 7.5 cmDetails of “Bexiga” (2023), acrylic paintings and miniatures on the wall, framed with acrylic and cement boards background, 24 x 26.8 x 7.5 x 7.5 cm“Bento E Seu Amigo” (2025), acrylic painting on wooden pieces, microcosm of mixed materials, acrylic constructed with cement board background, 33 x 26.5 x 9 cmDetails “Bento E Seu Amigo” (2025), acrylic painting on wooden debris, microcosm of mixed materials, acrylic constructed with cement board background, 33 x 26.5 x 9 cm“Ligia eo Urso” (2022), acrylic and miniature painting on clay floor, framed with acrylic and cement board background, 22.6 x 28 x 7.5 x 7.5 cm“Ibiraupera” (2024), acrylic painting on wooden boards, framed with acrylic and cement boards background, 32 x 18 x 7.5 cm“bem te vi” (2024), acrylic painting on ceramic tile, acrylic constructed with cement board background, 20.3 x 42 x 7.5 cm“Dia de Chuva” (2023), acrylic painting on the floor, framed with acrylic and cement boards background, 9.3 x 19 x 7.5 cm
