Causi (Mario Abad): hyperrealist portraits and murals on commission
Painter and sculptor. Mario Abad, known as Causi, paints hyperrealist spray-paint portraits on walls in Argentina, Uruguay and Europe. He is happy to take portrait and mural commissions anywhere in the world.
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Portrait and mural commissions
Causi is very happy to take portrait commissions: on walls, on shop shutters and façades, or on canvas. His speciality is the hyperrealist portrait, almost always painted 100% with spray cans. He works for private clients, bars, brands and municipalities, and is available for projects worldwide.
For a quote, message him on WhatsApp or Instagram with your idea, the location and the size.
Tribute to Enrique Symns
One of his latest pieces is a portrait of Enrique Symns, a figure of Argentine rock linked to Patricio Rey y sus Redonditos de Ricota. «Hyperrealism, 100% spray can», as Causi puts it: the skin, the glasses, the glint on the microphone – all done with spray paint.
In the studio he also paints greyscale portraits with a brush, exploring the human condition.
Murals in Argentina
Commissioned by the Municipality of Lomas de Zamora, he painted a mural of Diego Maradona in Villa Fiorito, the neighbourhood where the legend was born. In San Telmo, his own neighbourhood, he painted Lionel Messi celebrating his goal against the Netherlands at the 2022 World Cup, and Ángel Di María.
San Telmo's shop shutters show his portraits of rap legends such as Biggie, 2Pac, Eazy-E and Snoop Dogg. He has painted murals for brands like Nike, Adidas and Stock Center, decorated bars and restaurants in Palermo and San Telmo, and portrayed tango in La Boca.
Montevideo, Germany and Poland
In Montevideo (Uruguay) he painted a large mural portrait with the support of Municipio A. In Europe he has left his mark above all in Germany: in Breisach, a memorial mural for Werner, the man behind House of Liberty, together with Marc Coek; in Freiburg and Mannheim, graffiti pieces with other artists. He also took part in a Messi mural in Lublin (Poland).
From Lima to San Telmo
Mario Abad was born in Lima (Peru) and came to Buenos Aires in 2007. Today he lives in San Telmo and travels abroad to paint. He describes himself as a painter and sculptor; his artist name is Causi (also Causi 051).
Causi online
- BA Street Art – Hip hop street art in San Telmo: interview with Mario Abad (2019) ↗
- BA Street Art – New Leo Messi mural in Buenos Aires by Causi Art (2023) ↗
- Instagram – @causi.art ↗
- Threads – @causi.art ↗
FAQ
Who is Causi?
Mario Abad, a painter, sculptor and muralist born in Lima (Peru) and based in San Telmo, Buenos Aires. He is known for hyperrealist spray-paint portraits.
Does Causi take portrait commissions?
Yes, he is happy to take portrait and mural commissions, also outside Argentina. Contact him via WhatsApp or Instagram (@causi.art).
What technique does he use?
Mainly spray paint – «hyperrealism, 100% spray can» – and, in the studio, greyscale portraits painted with a brush.
Would you like a hyperrealist portrait or a mural? Message Causi and tell him your idea.
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