The portrait
The Brazilian Shield
Deep red and historic white
He arrived with a World Cup winner's medal and immediately made himself invisible, which was the point. Intercept, recycle, cover, repeat. Teammates called him the wall.
This print rewards a second look. From across the room it's a face in shadow; up close the pattern of cells reveals a composure that defined a decade of midfield.
From the artist
I combined a fascination with pointillism and negative space to create illustrations that could be hung proudly on any style-conscious wall. Limited edition art prints of your sporting idols at reasonable prices.
Mike Chalberg
