BIO
Leonor was born in Lisbon, Portugal, but spent her youth in Brazil where she studied visual arts, music, and dance. She obtained a degree in Visual Communication from Mackenzie University and a post-baccalaureate degree in Arts Education from the Centro Universitário Claretiano.
Upon her return to Lisbon, Leonor began a career in advertising where she worked as an art director for several creative agencies. Currently, she lives in the United States where she exhibits her artwork regularly. She is a visual artist, graphic designer, poet, musician, educator and she is a Director of an art education company in Virginia where she inspires children and adults worldwide with her creativity.
STATEMENT
“Brazao, a multidisciplinary artist based in Virginia, grew up in a family of artists and was immersed in various art forms from an early age.
Throughout her journey across three continents, she has collected images, sounds, rhythms, and poetic memories that represent her cultural identity.
Her upbringing instilled in her the habit of making connections between visual arts, poetry, music, and dance, which are deeply reflected in her work. She describes her creations as sensorial spaces of belonging.
Leonor crafts visual narratives that explore the human connection with the world around us. In a time filled with information and disinformation, she challenges viewers to discard the excessive noise and find their essence by accepting the invitation to a space of transcendence and beauty.”
Selected Exhibitions
“The Flight” - Art and Poetry - Craft Leesburg
Leesburg, VA - 2024
“The Blues” - Loudoun County Libraries
Loudoun County, VA - 2023 and 2024
“Anthropology of Motherhood” - Three Rivers Arts Festival
Pittsburgh, PA - 2021
“Roots- Raízes” - Embassy of Portugal
Washington, DC - 2020/21
“E-card to a Friend” - Global Village Creartists
Online Exhibition - 2020
“Save the World” - Global Village Creartists
Online Exhibition – 2019
“Bridges for Ponte de Lima” - Lethes Art
Município de Ponte Lima, Portugal - 2018
“Dreams” - Global Village Creartists
Online Exhibition - 2017
“Human Fights Flag I” - Amnesty International Museum
Padborg, Denmark – 2016
“Malala Yousafzai” - Mirca Art Group
Trångsund, Sweden – 2015
“Women: Realizing Perspectives” - One Gateway Center Gallery
Newark, NJ - 2012
“Human Fights Flag II” - Global Village Project
Online Exhibition - 2011
“Human Rights Flag I”
Travel Exhibition – 2010
“2010 FineArt” - International Convention Centre
Cape Town, South Africa – 2010
“Twice Removed” - Boston Library
Boston, MA – 2009
“Fusion: American Classics Meet Latin American Art” - Biggs Museum
Dover, DE -2009
“Postais da Minha Terra” - Embassy of Portugal
Washington, DC – 2009
“Leadership Initiatives” - American University, Katzen Arts Center
Washington, DC - 2008
”Project 3: Empowered by Artistry" - Sewall-Belmont Museum
Washington, DC - 2008
“Girls Gotta Run” - The Mansion at Strathmore, Art Gallery”
Bethesda, MD - 2008
“Diáspora” - Mexican Cultural Institute
Washington, DC - 2007
“Remarte 2007” - Hall of Americas OAS
Washington, DC - 2007
“Looking for the Source” - Smith Prada Gallery
Georgetown, DC -2007
“O Mar que nos une, o mar que nos separa” - Embassy of Venezuela
Washington, DC - 2006
“Loteria, Loteria!” - Bath Cultural House
Dallas, TX - 2004
“Inaugural Exhibition” - Latin Cultural Center
Dallas, TX - 2003/04