Morto Vivo is a sustainable art and design studio in the Bonfim neighborhood of Porto created by artists Michael Douglas Too (he/him) and Lu Antram (they/she).

Dedicated to creating with found, repurposed and waste materials and a commitment to a petroleum-free process, Morto Vivo is bringing life back to dead materials and bringing community along with us.

Morto Vivo is a sustainable art and design studio in the Bonfim neighborhood of Porto created by artists Michael Douglas Too (he/him) and Lu Antram (they/she).

What began as a studio for these two artists who believe in creating their personal works from found and waste materials has grown into a space to share their years of knowledge with the community.

REUSE We adhere to a strict ethos of reuse and always design with the minimal use of new products in mind. We often times describe ourselves more as problem solvers than artists and the challenges associated with working in the realm of reuse exci

REUSE

We adhere to a strict ethos of reuse and always design with the minimal use of new products in mind. We often times describe ourselves more as problem solvers than artists and the challenges associated with working in the realm of reuse excites us.

From hardware found secondhand that’s redesigned to suit our needs to building casting boxes from scrap wood to sourcing many of the essential tools we use in our studio, we strive to give everything we can a new life.

NATURAL MATERIALS We aim to minimize impact on people and the planet, not just through reuse but also by choosing the consumables we use. We spend hours researching each and every product we use to ensure we are using the most sustainable options

NATURAL MATERIALS

We aim to minimize impact on people and the planet, not just through reuse but also by choosing the consumables we use. We spend hours researching each and every product we use to ensure we are using the most sustainable options possible. This means biodegradable products like citrus oil solvent, coffee/vinegar/tea stains and ethically sourced beeswax over polymer and petroleum based products. This forms the basis of our production model that is built around what we call spirality.

REPAIR We see too many pieces of furniture, jewelry, [insert any object] thrown away because of its inability to be repaired, in part it’s why we exist. Even the most well made pieces of functional art wear over time, especially those made with na

REPAIR

We see too many pieces of furniture, jewelry, [insert any object] thrown away because of its inability to be repaired, in part it’s why we exist. Even the most well made pieces of functional art wear over time, especially those made with natural materials. This is why it is important to us to create with the inevibility of repair in mind. Whether that is screws instead of nails or the use of an infinitely recycleable material like aluminium, we want you to be able to come back to the studio years later with hope of keeping your favorite piece alive.

COMMUNITY We believe that in order to change systems and a throw-away culture, we must share the knowledge we have with our immediate community. That means no gatekeeping of tricks of the trade. We host regular workshops and classes from materials

COMMUNITY

We believe that in order to change systems and a throw-away culture, we must share the knowledge we have with our immediate community. That means no gatekeeping of tricks of the trade. We host regular workshops and classes from materials sourcing to building from waste for the Porto community, regardless of ability to pay.

We recognize that as foreigners to Portugal, we are here to learn from you just as much as we are eager to share. Over the years we have gotten to know the community through workshops, mentorships and other events built around waste-led creation. If you have any ideas for events or workshops, we want to hear from you.

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