Sofia Leitão (b. 1971), was born in London where she studied art. Lives and works in Lisbon in his two studios. Visual artist who works essentially with contemporary painting, an artist who has won international painting awards, and has been permanently holding solo and group exhibitions around the world for over 27 years. His work is part of public and private collections.

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His work is marked by a high mastery of color, contrast and texture combined with the instigation of the sculptural sense of painting. Sofia has a unique way of introducing us to the world around her. His body of work is marked by the use of sustainable and recycled materials, approaching the concept of Arte Póvera from the 1960s, where artists such as Michelangelo Pistoletto and Giuseppe Penone expressed themselves through the idea of bringing art closer to everyday life using materials. used.

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Sofia Leitão is currently working on three-dimensional works and paintings inspired by Portuguese landscapes and industrial environments.