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The Artist
Hilton Alves is a renowned Brazilian-born artist known for his vibrant ocean-themed paintings and murals. Here are some key details about his life and work.
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Born in 1980 in Santos, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Alves began his professional artistic career in June 2000. A self-taught artist, he developed a passion for the ocean and water sports from a young age, which greatly influences his art.
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Alves currently resides in Punaluu and works at his art gallery in Kahuku on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii.
The Mission
In 2013, Hilton painted the "largest wave mural in the world," in Kalihi, Honolulu, Hawaii, marking the start of his mission to create "101 Perfect Wave" murals around the world.
Through large-scale murals and community-based activities with local youth, he aims to inspire a deeper connection to the ocean and the arts while encouraging environmental preservation.
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