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Carmo/Murals & Fine Art/South Florida

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Twenty years of large-scale work — public commissions, civic walls, and studio painting that turn buildings into landmarks.

  • 600+ walls since 2003
  • Civic & commercial clients
  • Any height — lifts handled
  • RFP / RFQ ready

Commissioned by cities, schools & businesses across South Florida

  • City of Hollywood
  • North Miami CRA
  • Virginia Shuman Young Elementary
  • Open Canvas
  • Atlantic Village
  • Livia Bar & Grill
  • Miami Mural Projects

Selected work

A few recent commissions. Each wall begins with the place and the people who pass it every day.

Dream in Action — mural by Carmo (Fabio Onrack) in Hollywood, FL
01

Dream in Action

Location
Hollywood, FL
Client
City of Hollywood — MLK Community Center
Scale
90 ft × 30 ft
Type
Monumental civic mural

Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., this mural captures the iconic moment of his “I Have a Dream” speech in Washington, D.C. Painted with realism and depth, King stands confidently before the Washington Monument and a vast crowd — symbolizing hope, justice, and unity. As an educational landmark, it invites the community to reflect on the ongoing journey toward equality.

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Holding Tomorrow — mural by Carmo (Fabio Onrack) in North Miami, FL
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Holding Tomorrow

Location
North Miami, FL
Client
North Miami CRA
Scale
55 ft × 42 ft
Type
Public art commission

A powerful mural depicting hands gently cradling the Earth, symbolizing our shared responsibility to protect and nurture the planet for future generations. Set against a deep, star-flecked night, the luminous earth reads as cosmic from across the lot.

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Geometry of Life — mural by Carmo (Fabio Onrack) in Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Geometry of Life

Location
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Client
Open Canvas
Scale
32 ft × 21 ft
Type
Exterior mural

A striking fusion of realism and geometry: a figure in a vibrant, patterned hood holds a rooster — symbolizing life, tradition, and resilience. The faceless geometric pattern invites viewers to see themselves in the art, while the bold yellow and warm orange backdrop turns the wall into a beacon of color and culture for the community.

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Voices of Joy — mural by Carmo (Fabio Onrack) in Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Voices of Joy

Location
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Client
Virginia Shuman Young Elementary
Scale
125 ft × 20 ft
Type
School commission

Celebrating the energy and curiosity of children, this vibrant mural features two joyful portraits set against bold, colorful stripes. It reflects the school’s lively spirit while inspiring unity, imagination, and positivity in the community.

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More work

Selected murals · South Florida
Fabio Gonçalves — Carmo

The studio

I paint walls that hold light the way the coast does — warm, salt-worn, and alive at every hour of the day.

Working as Carmo, I've spent two decades turning facades, civic spaces, and private commissions into large-scale paintings across South Florida — from a 90-foot tribute to Dr. King for the City of Hollywood to building-scale public art for North Miami's CRA.

With 600+ walls painted since 2003, I work with municipalities, schools, developers, and private collectors — licensed and insured on request, with equipment, lifts, and the Florida climate all handled. Every project starts with the architecture and the people who live with it: the aim is a piece that feels inevitable in its place, never simply applied to it.

600+
Murals painted since 2003
FL
South Florida based
Civic + private
Public art, schools & brands

Commissions

Let's plan a wall worth the trip.

Carmo takes on a focused number of commissions each year so every wall gets the attention it deserves. Licensed and insured on request, on schedule, and built for the Florida climate.

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Civic & public art

Trusted by the City of Hollywood and North Miami's CRA. Fluent in public budgets, approvals, permitting, and RFP/RFQ submissions — from concept to ribbon-cutting.

Schools & institutions

Large-scale work that reflects a community's identity and inspires the people who pass it every day.

Commercial & hospitality

Restaurants, retail, hotels, and mixed-use developments. Murals that become a destination and a brand landmark.

Private & residential

Interior and exterior commissions for collectors and homeowners who want a singular, hand-painted piece.

How it works

From wall to landmark, without the guesswork.

01

Conversation

We talk through the space, the audience, the budget, and what the wall needs to say. I visit or review photos and dimensions.

02

Concept & sketch

You receive composition sketches and a color direction rendered onto your actual wall, so you can see it before a drop of paint.

03

Painting

On-site production with all materials, equipment, and permitting handled. Clean, insured, and on schedule.

04

Handover

Sealed and protected for the Florida climate, photographed professionally, and delivered ready to share.

Questions

What clients ask before commissioning a wall.

How much does a mural cost?

Every wall is custom, so pricing depends on size, surface, height, detail, and location. Most commissions are quoted as a single project price after a short conversation. Share your budget and goals through the form and you'll get a clear proposal within one business day.

How long does a mural take?

Anywhere from a few days for a focused piece to a few weeks for a building-scale wall. You'll get a firm timeline up front, and the work is planned around your schedule and the Florida weather.

Where do you work? Do you travel?

Based in South Florida and active across Broward and Miami-Dade — Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Miami, North Miami, Hallandale Beach and beyond. For the right project, travel outside the region is welcome.

What kinds of projects do you take on?

Civic and public art, schools and institutions, commercial and hospitality spaces, and private or residential commissions — interior or exterior, any height. Lifts and equipment for building-scale walls are handled.

Are you insured, and can you handle permits and RFPs?

Yes — licensed and insured on request, with certificates of insurance (COIs) provided per project when required. Experienced with municipal approvals, permitting, and public-art RFP/RFQ submissions; qualifications and references are available on request.

How does a commission start?

It starts with a conversation about the space and the audience. You then receive composition sketches and a color direction rendered onto your actual wall before any paint is applied — then on-site production, and a sealed, climate-ready handover with professional photos.

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600+ walls since 2003

Two decades of large-scale murals

Licensed & insured on request

COIs provided per project when required

Any height, any scale

Lifts & equipment for building-scale walls

RFP / RFQ ready

Qualifications & references on request