Lurdes Leite

Born in Lisbon, Lourdes Leite holds a degree in painting from ESBAL and a degree in engraving from SCGP. She has participated in several group exhibitions in Portugal and abroad, including the main print biennials, and has been awarded several prizes. Her highly personalized painting, characterized by a striking plastic quality, rightfully secures her a place in Portuguese art history. With exceptional technical skill in her craft and a unique personal touch that she always imparts to her canvases, Lourdes Leite has never allowed herself to be absorbed by passing fads or inconsequential trends.