Carlos' art is thought-provoking, formally innovative and often comical - He has been instrumental in organizing and developing the MOF - Meeting of Favela - which is one of the biggest and most respected graffiti events in the world.

Acme DV has a vast array of work, particularly located in the favelas of Cantagalo, Pavão and Pavãozinho.

He is highly influenced by the comic books he read while growing up as well as the tumultuous and rich history of the slums in which he lived - so pieces tend to represent strong, striking figures, usually of African origin, in typically carioca settings.