LS ARTIST
LS is the portuguese visual artist Luís Santos (b.1985). It was still young that Luís Santos discovered his passion and talent for drawing, spending long hours creating themes and characters. The artist born and raised in Marvila explored new techniques and tested different materials, which makes him recognized today as a complete artist, capable of embracing different styles.
His work addresses themes such as multiculturalism, women and nature. Through the use of color, triangulation and traditional Portuguese lace, characteristic of his work, he achieves a harmonious and contemporary result.
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Luís Santos (b. 1985, PORTUGAL)
Luís Santos, also known as LS, was born and raised in Marvila, a neighbourhood in Lisbon. LS discovered his passion for drawing at a young age and spent countless hours creating themes and characters.
Marvila has a strong connection to the train line, which was an important part of the neighbourhood’s history and development. This connection to the train line and the graffiti movement, has been an ongoing source of inspiration for Luis and it can be seen in some of his artwork.
He started as a graffiti writer in the neighbourhood where he grew up, exploring the train line and using spray paint to his ilegal actions. Santos has since evolved into a complete artist, with a portfolio that showcases his ability to embrace different styles and techniques.
LS Artist’ work addresses themes such as multiculturalism, women, and nature. He uses colour, triangulation, and traditional Portuguese laces to create a harmonious and contemporary result. LS work has been exhibited in solo and collective exhibitions in various gallerys and events. Also has participated in urban art festivals such as Muro-LX, Infinito, Mural-18 or Stone Art. Since 2015, has been developing projects using various materials collected from the streets. His murals have been displayed in multiple locations including Lisbon, Alcochete, Leiria and Loures.
LS has also conducted workshops with kids and young students in Lisbon. He has been featured in press interviews and web articles, and his work has attracted clients such as Rock in Rio, Galeria de Arte Urbana, and Infra Estruturas de Portugal.
Through his work, LS celebrates the multiculturalism that defines Lisbon, and his graffiti background adds depth and authenticity to his art. LS Artist embodies the spirit of urban art, and his work continues to inspire and captivate audiences around the world.
CHRONOLOGY
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
LS Faces
2021, Maio Casa da Pedra, Lisboa
LS Recycle
2021, Maio Galeria Municipal dos Paços do Concelho, Alcochete
LS Recycle
2020, Setembro JF Intendente, Lisboa
LS Recycle
2018, June Biblioteca de Marvila,Lisboa
LS Recycle
2017, September Biblioteca de Marvila,Lisboa
COLLECTIVE EXHIBITIONS
Arte Contemporanea de Lisboa 24
2024 Atelier Natália Gromicho
Downtown Chiado 24 International Art Exhibition
2024 Atelier Natália Gromicho
11th LICE – Lisbon International Contemporary Exhibition
2023 Atelier Natália Gromicho
ACL Arte Contemporânea de Lisboa
2023 Atelier Natália Gormicho
Alcarte 21
2021 Galeria Municipal, Alcochete
Favo
2019 Galeria Municipal, Alcochete
Enjoy the Youth
2019 Bairro Alto, Lisboa
Bienal Arte Jov’Arte
2019 CM Loures, Loures
MURALS & FESTIVALS
2022 Solar 31, Lisboa
2022 Valorant, Lisboa
2022 Rock in Rio, Lisboa
2022 JF Xabregas, Lisboa
2022 Município Alcochete
2022 Estação de Braço de Prata, Lisboa
2021 Rosto Azul, Gebalis, Marvila
2021 Apeadeiro de Marvila, Lisboa
2021 Município Alcochete
2021 Mural18, Município Sesimbra
2021 Infinito Festival, São João do Estoril, Cascais
2021 Stone Art Festival 21, Codaçal
2018 Rock in Rio, Lisboa
2018 Dona Ajuda, Lisboa
2018 Estação de Marvila, Lisboa
2017 Muro Festival, Lisboa
SHOWCASEs & WORKSHOPs
2021 Workshop Arte Urbana, A Moca, Moita
2021 Dona Ajuda, Lisboa
2021 Rés do Chão, Marvila
2020 Workshop Arte Urbana, Centro de Promoção Juvenil, Rato, Lisboa
2019 Workshop Arte Urbana, Colégio Sagrado Coração de Jesus, Lisboa
2016 Workshop Pintura T-Shirts, Biblioteca Marvila
EVENTs
2020 RTP África, Lisboa
2018 Rock In Rio Lisboa
PRESS
Selected media and interviews:
2022 Time Out lisboa
2017 RTP, interview about Muro Festival, Lisboa
2017 FUEL TV, interview about Muro Festival, Lisboa
BRANDs & CLIENTs
Rock in Rio, Galeria de Arte Urbana, Valorant, Infraestruturas de Portugal, CM Lisboa, CMLoures, CM Sesimbra, CM Alcochete, Dona Ajuda, Rés do Chão, APAV, JF Beato, Gebalis, Chelas è o Sítio