Luís Bastos
I want to be able to recreate not what I see, but what I feel, because the essential is invisible to the eyes.
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Synapse serie • 12 artworks
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Why Synapse? Well, let's say that there is an intrinsic relationship between the artist, his thought,[...]
Why Synapse? Well, let's say that there is an intrinsic relationship between the artist, his thought, feeling, and the realization of the work, it is a gap between what perhaps existed a priori, in the imagination, in the world of fantasy (Heaven) and then passed to the concrete world (Earth), to the process of creation, to the canvas. The synapses are what are between these two states, the before and the after, and which manifest themselves in the playing of paint, sometimes quiet and calculated, sometimes energetic and wild.
"Synapses between heaven and earth", that's what I call them, are very colorful, impactful, unique canvases and in all of them there is a direct connection with music, which serves as ignition and beacon for the creative energy to emerge and transform into something primordial and intuitive, almost primitive.
34 abstract paintings, from normal to very large scale, emotional and intuitive, original and unique, all made by me Luís Bastos, signed on the back, with painted edges, stretched over a wooden structure and ready to hang with a support system.
"Synapses between heaven and earth", that's what I call them, are very colorful, impactful, unique canvases and in all of them there is a direct connection with music, which serves as ignition and beacon for the creative energy to emerge and transform into something primordial and intuitive, almost primitive.
34 abstract paintings, from normal to very large scale, emotional and intuitive, original and unique, all made by me Luís Bastos, signed on the back, with painted edges, stretched over a wooden structure and ready to hang with a support system.
All of me • 15 artworks
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In this series, Luís gathers some paintings where the figure and the very colorful gestural expression[...]
In this series, Luís gathers some paintings where the figure and the very colorful gestural expression are the central focus. Beyond the pictorial images, sometimes neo-expressionist or perhaps even avant-garde, the artist tries to transport us to themes that deserve an in-depth analysis of the daily life of modern societies, as well as suggesting a personal reflection on topics such as the search for success or women's rights.
It is also a desire to spread the message about the most diverse current issues in a more activist way, bringing light to the darkest corners of the system.
Detached from the goal of shocking or hurting people's susceptibilities, the artist merely portrays the way he feels about certain themes using his observation and interpretation.
It is also a desire to spread the message about the most diverse current issues in a more activist way, bringing light to the darkest corners of the system.
Detached from the goal of shocking or hurting people's susceptibilities, the artist merely portrays the way he feels about certain themes using his observation and interpretation.
Deep stories • 9 artworks
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In this series the artist addresses various themes such as metaphysics, religion and philosophy, deeper[...]
In this series the artist addresses various themes such as metaphysics, religion and philosophy, deeper and more serious topics. Who are we and where are we going? How many are the doubts? How deep are the stories that hold us and stop us? We have to look inside and contemplate, to bring to light what is hidden, to allow the power of the human psyche, to give it expression, freedom...
In collections around the world • 40 artworks
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Original works that have been sold and are part of private collections all over the world.
Nature and me • 3 artworks
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Zigzagging between synapses Luís likes to express his deep connection with nature, especially with the[...]
Zigzagging between synapses Luís likes to express his deep connection with nature, especially with the beings that live there. These works arise from an explosion of inspiration, and where does this inspiration come from? Well, from the most varied places, from long walks and simple observation of the flora and fauna, the beings that inhabit this planet of ours, and all the beauty that exists around us, a source of food for the soul of an artist. And everything is distilled into beautiful canvases, full of feeling and emotion, paying homage to the most beautiful creatures of our planet. Creating a game of illusion and in a special style that characterizes him, the artist uses gesture, form, and color to give life and movement to his creations, thus transporting the viewer to the world of ideas and making their journey a unique experience.
Tales and dreams • 2 artworks
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In this series are works in oil pastel on heavyweight paper in a surrealistic and fantastical style,[...]
In this series are works in oil pastel on heavyweight paper in a surrealistic and fantastical style, which freely express the artist's interpretation of tales and dreams, and stories that sustain and hold us and that repeat themselves as behavioral matrices and come from the unconscious through creative processes such as art and dreaming.
Message in a bottle • 11 artworks
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These are hidden messages in mysterious works of abstract art, the abstract, which is said to be without[...]
These are hidden messages in mysterious works of abstract art, the abstract, which is said to be without representation, has among its characteristics one of its own, that of being a time machine, since it transports something that was expressed in a certain moment to a later moment, or so the artist wishes it to be. The title of the series "message in the bottle" is an allegory to this fact. In this series the works are very colorful and intuitive and seek to reach the heart of those who observe them, thus becoming a timeless means of communication.
Moments • 5 artworks
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"Moments" is a series, based mainly on imaginary landscapes in which nature and man come together as[...]
"Moments" is a series, based mainly on imaginary landscapes in which nature and man come together as one, in fantastic and beautiful environments with a clear allusion to peace, harmony, dreams and imagination. Luis evokes the connections between man and nature, in colorful landscapes that can act as bridges to emotional memories.
The non-serial • 1 artwork
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Collection of semi-abstract works with some figurative representativeness. Executed in different periods[...]
Collection of semi-abstract works with some figurative representativeness. Executed in different periods and with varied themes.