The initiative, promoted by the União das Freguesias de Vila Cova da Lixa e Borba de Godim, is by artist Francisco Fonseca, known as Francis.co. The inauguration will be attended by the artist himself and invites the entire population to participate.
The mural's concept, conceived by Francisco Fonseca, aims to represent the region's characteristic architecture and constructions, blending recognizable elements with hidden everyday details into a new composition. The artwork spans three facades, creating a visual experience that encourages exploration of the surrounding urban space within a radius of approximately 100 meters.
The artistic intervention seeks to enhance local identity, draw attention to the architectural details that define Lixa's urban landscape, and transform the space it occupies. The Parish Council has provided a webpage with details of the depicted houses, and a QR code on the mural will direct visitors to this information via mobile phone.
According to the Parish Council President, José António Guimarães, "The Lixa Mural is much more than a painting: it is our history, our identity, and the living memory of our city." The Council aims with this project to revitalize the city center, support local commerce, and create a new tourist attraction in the North of Portugal region.
Francisco Fonseca (Francis.co), an illustrator and muralist from Penafiel, worked on the piece for six days with the support of assistants. The mural is located in Praça Dr. José Joaquim Coimbra, in the center of Cidade da Lixa.
The União das Freguesias de Vila Cova da Lixa e Borba de Godim thanks the house owners, Engenheiro António Agostinho de Freitas Teixeira and Sónia Armandina Alves Moreira, for granting the space, and the artist Francisco Fonseca for the artwork.
