Pedro Sousa Louro
BIOGRAPHY
Born in Africa, the family is originally from Portugal, from an aristocratic background in Braga, northern Portugal. In the early 1970s, the Family moved back to Portugal from Angola, settling in Estoril and Cascais, near Lisbon.
Pedro lived, studied, and was raised by his Grandmother, a Portuguese-born Lady from an aristocratic background who gave him an extremely rigorous religious private education. Pedro went to Madrid in 1989 to work as a model and study art. He later came to the UK, where he lives. He graduated from Chelsea College of Art and Design in London in 1997.
In 2011, he earned his third degree in Abstract Vision and Modern Expressionism at the University of Kensington and Chelsea. Driven by a profound appreciation for architecture and Neoplasticism, Pedro's artistic force uniquely blends these influences. He believes that every building should reflect the public's needs and environmental considerations, not merely an economic investment.
Pedro uses diverse materials, such as reclaimed wood and oxidised metals, to blend Cubism, abstract expressionism, and architectural elements in his all-neoplastic compositions. His innovative works have appeared in British Vogue, House & Garden, Vanity Fair, Tatler magazine, The Wall Street Journal in the US, and other international art publications.
In 2021, Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa and former Portuguese Ambassador to the UK Manuel Lobo Antunes honoured him for his significant contributions to the international art industry.
In 2023, we will partner with the cinema industry at 20th CENTURY STUDIOS | DISNEY USA by using Pedro's artworks in the set design of two upcoming blockbuster productions.
One of Pedro's most significant influences and inspirational artists in art and design is the Italian Architect and Designer Andrea Branzi, born in Florence. Pedro is a very personal and private friend of the Branzi family and lived with them in Milan when Pedro was a model in his younger years.
Pedro's work demonstrates his dialogue with the evolution of colour and geometry, despite his preferences for contemporary artists such as Francis Bacon, Ben Nicholson, and Robert Rauschenberg. His reminiscence is rooted in Mondrian's "neoplasticism" and, in some ways, influenced by Picasso.
He uses Pollock's "dropping" technique, but with Rothko's order and sense.
Pedro Sousa Louro's work immediately conveys textural tangibility. Earthy and material-focused, the work finds unassuming beauty in the play between dark woods and a muddied palette. Geometry also plays a crucial role, as clean white lines converse with blocks of muted colour.
Pedro Sousa Louro is among the most talked-about LGBTQ artists. He has collectors worldwide, including in Europe, the Middle East, India, Australia, the US, Russia, and South America.
ARTIST STATEMENT
“My artworks burst with vibrant mixed media, each piece a unique blend of elements!
Once I develop an idea and envision the final painting, the exciting adventure of sourcing materials begins!
I love working with wood panels and canvas, as well as crafted wood and canvas sheets. Each piece is framed in a stylish mid-century design that reflects my visual perceptions.
My compositions joyfully incorporate textiles, vintage wood objects, old journals, and rustic metal elements, enhanced by my unique technique of oxidising copper powders to create geometric, rustic, aged, deteriorated metal elements. I finish each artwork with a playful mix of letters and numbers that resonate with me. I embrace the beauty of my abstract vision, balancing colours and lines to create the final compositions that satisfy my artistic spirit.
I seal my pieces with yacht varnish, which I adore. While I may explore other options in the future, this varnish brings me joy and a sense of security as I prepare to share my work with the world.
I'm not interested in creating conventional beauty; I aim to challenge my perceptions and explore architectural forms, abstract geometries, and neoplastic styles. My art is a journey of imagination, using geometry to reveal new perspectives of beauty.
I produce twelve to seventeen pieces each year, and while my style may not resonate with everyone, it sparks immense interest in others. Over these years, some of my pieces have become part of a few high-profile private art collections worldwide.
I thrive in the delightful uncertainty of creativity, always organised yet boundless.” - PSL
AWARDS
2026 -Special Merit Award / 2026 Abstracts Competition
2026 -Abstracts Competition Art & Colour 365 Magazine · for “Interrupting Circle”
2022-23- Certificate of Excellence — CFA Artist of the Year Award, Circle Foundation for the Arts · Circle-Arts.com
2023 -Artistic Excellence Award Awarding body to be confirmed
2020- Certificate: First position, Honourable Mention Award - Magazine contest “Art DEAL
2019- Finalist Award — 4th Circle Quarterly Art Review Magazine Contest, Circle Foundation for the Arts · Circle-Arts.com · for “Interrupting Circle”
2019- Honourable Mention Award Circle Foundation for the Arts · Circle-Arts.com
2019 -Certificate of Excellence — CFA Artist of the Year Award, Circle Foundation for the Arts · Circle-Arts.com
SELECTED PRESS
Hinton Magazine — cover and interview, April 2025
Cultural Dose Magazine — cover and interview, Winter 2026
The Wall Street Journal - USA
British Vogue / Condé Nast — art reviews
Vanity Fair / Condé Nast - Art Reviews
House & Garden / Condé Nast — art reviews
Tatler / Condé Nast — art reviews
Look The Luxury Magazine — FLUX Exhibition feature, 2024
Contemporary Art Curator Magazine
Curatory Art Magazine
NLartchimipiaci Magazine — interview
HONOURS
• Honoured and recognised for work outside the national land by Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa / State Lunch Ceremonial (2021)
• Honoured and recognised for work outside the national land by Portuguese Ambassador Manuel Lobo Antunes / State dinner Cerimonial at the Embassy in London (2021)
COLLABORATIONS & COLLECTIONS
• Walt Disney Pictures / 20th Century Studios — six artworks in the set design of “The Amateur” (2025)
• ARTful — corporate collection, private company lobby, Sackville Street, Mayfair, London
• Private collections in the United Kingdom, United States, Portugal, Spain, Germany and Switzerland
• Saatchi Gallery, London — exhibited 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
PSL-ARTSTUDIO | Pedro Sousa Louro
Address:
Delta House Studios
Studio 3, Riverside Road
SW17 0BA Wimbledon, London, UK
Contacts:
Calls & WhatsApp: 00(44) 7908097642
