Leonor Sousa
Biography
Leonor Trindade Sousa was born in Vagos, Portugal. She completed her secondary education in the area of Arts at Liceu Dr. Manuel Laranjeira in Espinho, the city that saw it grow.
Since adolescence, intuition, taste and curiosity have awakened her to the world of Arts, particularly painting.
Through various techniques… from figurative to abstract… from acrylic to oil… Leonor painted several collections.
Her curriculum already has many exhibitions, some individual, others collective, both in Portugal, France, Italy, Switzerland, Spain, Luxembourg, Denmark, Brazil, Mexico, Turkey, India, USA, South Korea, Iran, Egypt, Ecuador, Mexico, among others.
In 2018, she was invited to be the Ambassador of Portugal in Denmark, with participation in the European Museum of Art in Frederiksvaerk, Denmark.
In 2019, in collaboration with the Sailors of Hope, two paintings were delivered that are in the Museum of the Caribbean, in Colombia.
She also has several awards: Literarte Prize “Best of the Year 2018” in Brazil, International Prize “Grand Master of Art” Caravaggio in Milan, International Prize “Grand Master of Art” Botticelli, in Florence, Diego Velázquez International Art Prize, in Barcelona, “Artist of the Year 2019 Award, in Mantua, Italy, the “Golden Brush Trophy” and the title “Académica do Núcleo de Letras e Artes em Portugal” from the Literarte Association, the Michelangelo International Prize, in Rome, the “Best of Year 2019, Brazil, International Art Award “Renoir”, Milan, International Art Award “Giotto”, Rome, Honorable Mention of the Art Cicles, France, Certificate of Excellence Artavita Galeria Online, International Art Excellence Award 2020, India , World Gold Award, Artistic Creativity, Italy, Artist of the Year 2020, Italy, Palme d'Or, Cannes, Certificate of Merit XII Côte d'Azur Trophy, New York Art Award, USA, International Art Award, Critics of Art, Louvre Museum of Art, International Master of Art Award “Perseus, Italy, Mimosa Gold Award – Great Women of the Arts, Italy, Pierre Auguste Renoir International Creativity Award, Italy, Artisti Award 2021, Italy and International Art Award - Art Ambassador 2021, Italy, among others…
Life gave her the ability to express herself through art.
" I am what life makes me... the rest of everything and the beginning of many things...."
What’s your background?
I was born in Vagos, Portugal. I completed my secondary education in the area of Arts at Liceu Dr. Manuel Laranjeira in Espinho, the city that saw me grow.
Since my adolescence, intuition, taste and curiosity have awakened me to the world of Arts, particularly painting.
Through various techniques… from figurative to abstract… from acrylic to oil… I painted several collections.
My curriculum already has many exhibitions, some individual, others collective, both in Portugal, France, Italy, Switzerland, Spain, Luxembourg, Denmark, Brazil, Mexico, Turkey, India, USA, South Korea, Iran, Egypt, Ecuador, Mexico, among others.
In 2018, I was invited to be the Ambassador of Portugal in Denmark, with the participation in the European Museum of Art in Frederiksvaerk, Denmark.
In 2019, in collaboration with the Sailors of Hope, two paintings were delivered that are in the Museum of the Caribbean, in Colombia.
I also have several awards from Brazil, Italy, France, India, South Korea, among others.
What does it mean to you to win the Collectors Art Prize?
It is an honor to be recognized for our art. Winning the Collectors Art Prize is, without a doubt, an award that I am very proud of, as it is a highly prestigious award offered by one of the greatest exponents of Contemporary Art.
What do you think is the role of art in the world today?
What would the world be without Art? It is through Art in its endless variants that the artist reveals his opinion to the world.
Art has the role of giving color to the world, teaching and playing an active role in social issues.
What would it be if you could change one thing about the art world?
I would try to make the Art more cared, and express peace and beauty.
What are your most significant professional achievements?
My most significant professional accomplishments are undoubtedly the works offered to hospitals and the work carried out with children with cancer. I try through them to soften the suffering of children.
What do you wish to tell viewers about your work that might not come out explicitly? What do you hope to inspire with your artwork?
I would like the public to be able to read my paintings because I try to call attention to inequality and racism through them. I want a better world for my grandchildren.
What advice would you give to the upcoming generation of artists?
Fight for your dreams. Show what is in your soul through Art . Be coherent and humble.
In what direction would you like to see your career go in the next five years?
I don't have long-term goals, I live one day at a time and take every opportunity as if it were unique.
Country Portugal
