Zezao is a Sao Paulo based artist, who does much of his work underground – in sewers and manholes. Part of the reason is he creates his art is to highlight the problems that the Brazilian city is ignoring beneath it.
People wonder how an artist can be addicted to such a topic as manhole covers. "Don't you get bored?" they ask. Bobbi's answer is "Not really. I have been dealing with this fascinating subject for thirty years. There is always something new to learn about these iron castings and their environments. The streets and sidewalks tell stories as do the covers that fit into their infrastructure. Their raised designs reflect the aesthetic interest of the region and their care reflects the attitude of the authorities that manage them."
